Watch Match Highlights England vs Spain LIVE: Result and reaction as Southgate’s future hangs in the balance after Euros final loss
England v Spain LIVE: Result and reaction as Southgate’s future hangs in the balance after Euros final loss
England were hit by a late Mikel Oyarzabal goal after Cole Palmer had equalised, leaving Spain triumphant in Berlin
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Spain lift Euro 2024 trophy after win against England
England fell at the final hurdle once more as Spain won a tightly contested Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
The Three Lions came so close to glory at the last Euros, losing to Italy in a heartbreaking penalty shootout at Wembley, but Gareth Southgate’s side made a bright start in Berlin in what was a cagey final against Spain. But Nico Williams gave Spain the lead before Jordan Pickford was forced into a stunning save to deny Lamine Yamal.
Gareth Southgate sent on Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer for Harry Kane and Kobbie Mainoo in a gamble and the Chelsea star validated the decision, burying a fine finish to level the score. But Mikel Oyarzabal handed Spain the lead again with a late strike to leave the Three Lions desperately chasing another equaliser.
Follow all the latest reaction from England v Spain in the Euro 2024 final below.
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86’ GOAL! – Oyarzabal turns Cucurella’s pass into the net (ENG 1-2 ESP)
82’ SAVE! – Pickford denies Yamal (ENG 1-1 ESP)
73’ GOAL! – Palmer slots in a fine equaliser (ENG 1-1 ESP)
64’ CLOSE! – Bellingham’s effort goes wide of the near post (ENG 0-1 ESP)
47’ GOAL! – Williams finish off a fine move from Spain (ENG 0-1 ESP)
51 minutes ago
Gareth Southgate shows same old shortcomings as England reach limit against Spain
The Henri Delaunay trophy indeed goes home, as Spain have now won it for a record fourth time. England’s years of hurt will go to 60 years, and at least the 2026 World Cup in America. Whether Gareth Southgate will still be there remains to be seen, after a defeat that was respectable but still reflected something bigger.
England, for the second tournament in succession, were beaten by the better team.
This wasn’t like Italy at Wembley in Euro 2020 in terms of a lost opportunity, but it was another lost game against the first elite side that Southgate’s team played. England are both so close, and yet still far away. The scoreline said enough, at a narrow 2-1, as substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored by staying onside by a matter of centimetres.
It is almost worse that it was so close. If Oyarzabal was an unlikely hero, Spain are far from unlikely champions. They have been the team of the tournament and deserving winners, both on the night and through the campaign. They really could have won by more.
Gareth Southgate shows same old shortcomings as England reach limit against Spain
Spain 2-1 England: Mikel Oyarzabal’s late goal snatched a deserved victory as Gareth Southgate’s side fell just short once again
Mike Jones14 July 2024 22:26
4 minutes ago
England beaten by Spain in Euro 2024 final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion
Today’s match was England’s 45th game at the Euros – the Three Lions have played 19 more matches than any other nation to have never won it (Belgium second most, 26 games).
Mike Jones14 July 2024 23:13
8 minutes ago
Harry Kane wins Golden Boot after bizarre rule sees Euro 2024 award shared
Harry Kane may have lost the Euro 2024 final but he at least gained the consolation prize of the tournament’s Golden Boot.
The England captain scored from the penalty spot against Netherlands in the semi-finals to add to his strikes against Denmark and Slovakia, and his total of three goals across the tournament was enough to top the charts along with Dani Olmo of Spain, Cody Gakpo of Netherlands, Jamal Musiala of Germany, Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze and Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz.
In years gone by, other qualifying criteria would then decide the prize: the top scorer with most assists claimed the award, with minutes played the next differentiator if players were still level.
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Mike Jones14 July 2024 23:09
11 minutes ago
England beaten by Spain in Euro 2024 final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion
Since the 2002 Champions League final, Spanish teams and the Spanish national team have played in 23 major finals (Champions League, Uefa Cup, Europa League, World Cup, European Championship) against non-Spanish teams and won the trophy on all 23 occasions.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 23:06
14 minutes ago
England boss Gareth Southgate:
“England are in a really good position in terms of the experience they have. Most of this squad will be around for the World Cup and the next Euros. There’s a lot to look forward to but at this moment it’s not any consolation.”
Mike Jones14 July 2024 23:03
17 minutes ago
Was Mikel Oyarzabal’s late Spain goal against England offside?
England football team suffered heartbreak in the Euro 2024 final after a tight offside call confirmed Mikel Oyarzabal’s late goal for Spain in a 2-1 win in Berlin.
The Three Lions had dragged themselves back into the game with Cole Palmer’s fine strike in response to Nico Williams’ opener.
But Luis De la Fuente’s side regained the lead in the 86th minute through the Real Sociedad forward.
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Mike Jones14 July 2024 23:00
21 minutes ago
Gareth Southgate, speaking to BBC One:
“We’ve competed until the very end of the final. I think today we didn’t keep possession of the ball quite well enough. We defended well but when you win the ball back you need to get out of that pressure. And we weren’t able to do that. That meant they had more control of the game and that can wear you down a bit.
“That said we got the equaliser and then it was wide open. A big chance at the end to equalise so as always it is fine margins. I do think they were the best team in the tournament.”
Mike Jones14 July 2024 22:56
24 minutes ago
Will Gareth Southgate stay on as England manager?
Southgate told ITV: “I don’t think now is a good time to make a decision like that. I need to talk to the right people. It’s not for now.”
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Mike Jones14 July 2024 22:53
27 minutes ago
Some thoughts from Gareth Southgate
“It is easy to say that [the final was a comeback too far] and there is definitely a disadvantage to having a day less to prepare. But we were still in it come 80 minutes. It is going to take a while to pick the bones out of it really.
“Physically it has been tough for him [Harry Kane]. He came into the tournament short on games and has not quite reached the level we all would have hoped.
“The games are hugely demanding and we thought Ollie [Watkin]’s freshness would allow us to press better and offer a press in behind. I thought the substitutes came on and did what we asked them to do.”
Mike Jones14 July 2024 22:50
30 minutes ago
King urges England team to ‘hold your heads high’ after Euro 2024 final defeat
The King urged England’s football team to “hold your heads high” after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, while the Prince of Wales said “we’re all still so proud of you”.
Spain claimed a 2-1 win while the Three Lions fell at the last hurdle for a second European Championship final in succession.
Charles, in a message to manager Gareth Southgate and the team, said: “Although victory may have eluded you this evening, nevertheless my wife and I join all my family in urging you and your support team to hold your heads high.
“All those who have participated in sporting activities at any level will know how utterly despairing such a result can feel when the prize was so near – and will join me in sending heartfelt sympathy, even as we congratulate Spain.
“But please know that your success in reaching the European Championship final is a really great achievement in itself, and one that brings with it the pride of a nation which will continue to roar for the Three Lions today – and in the many triumphs which I have no doubt lie ahead.
“Charles R.”
William, who attended the match in Berlin with his son Prince George, said on social media: “This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards. W.”
Barney Davis14 July 2024 22:47
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