Harry Kane could not guide England to a major title as the Three Lions were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the Euro 2024
It is yet more heartbreak for England on the international stage. losing 2-1 late on in Berlin.
There was hope an optimism heading into the final – England’s first on foreign soil and their second straight European Championships final. But just llike against Italy at Euro 2020, it was defeat for Gareth Southgate’s side.
After a goalless first half, Spain went in front early in the second half when Nico Williams swept home a brilliant attacking move. They could have had a quick second too, but Dani Olmo dragged a shot
Southgate needed to change things and Harry Kane and Kobbie Mainoo were taken off for Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer, just like in the smi-final. And the changes worked.
Chelsea man Palmer curled a lovely effort in with his left foot following a cutback by Jude Bellingham and his delight was unconfined. However, England’s joy was not to last.
Four minutes from time Mikel Oyarzabal got on the end of a Marc Cucurella cross to break England hearts. The Three LIons had a couple of late chances, with Unai Simon saving well from Declan Rice’s header before Marc Guehi’s follow-up was cleared off the
It was devastation for England’s players on the pitch after the final whistle, with players slumping to the ground. But Tottenham legend and England captain Harry Kane showed his true colours by going around
It was devastation for England’s players on the pitch after the final whistle, with players slumping to the ground. But Tottenham legend and England captain showed his true colours by going around his teammates and trying to pick them up.
One in particular was a special moment, as could be seend crouched down with Bellingham, giving him a hug and talking into his ear for a good amount of time. After that Berllingham, just 21 years old, showed his true colours by taking his skipper’s advice and getting around his more senior teammates and trying to pick them up himself.
Kane said after the game: “Losing in a final is as tough as it gets. We’re all hurting.”
his teammates and trying to pick them up.
One in particular was a special moment, as could be seend crouched down with Bellingham, giving him a hug and talking into his ear for a good amount of time. After that Berllingham, just 21 years old, showed his true colours by taking his skipper’s advice and getting around his more senior teammates and trying to pick them up himself.
Kane said after the game: “Losing in a final is as tough as it gets. We’re all hurting.”
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