England’s Euros dream ended in tragedy on Sunday night after Gareth Southgate’s men lost to Italy on penalties.
The England manager could only watch on as Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka missed the spot-kicks as England’s glorious run to the Euro 2020 final ended in defeat to Italy.
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The English had stunned the opposition when Luke Shaw scored in the second minute but missed chances slipped by as the Italians grew into the game equalising in the 67th minute through veteran Leonardo Bonucci.
Then came the tension of extra time and the ultimate disappointment of penalty kicks much to the agony of crushed England fans across the country.
Speaking after the match emotional captain Harry Kane said it was “the worst thing in the world to lose” but added the “boys couldn’t have given more”.
Southgate said his “players have done themselves proud, everyone has been exceptional”.
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the England team has “inspired and united our nation”.
He tweeted: “To England: thank you. You have inspired and united our nation both on and off the pitch at every turn.
“We could not be any prouder of what you have achieved.”
The Duke of Cambridge, who attended the game with his wife Kate and son George, said the defeat was “heartbreaking” but told the team “you can all hold your heads high, and be so proud of yourselves.”
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