England lose to Spain in EURO 2024 final
Excellent Spain secured fourth European championship trophy with a win over England in the final of Euro 2024 played on Sunday in Berlin’s Olympia stadion
England’s appearance in the final made it two consecutive appearances for the country in European championship final without a victory .
Gareth Southgate’s side were sunk by Mikel Oyarzabal’s late winner to leave England heartbroken again .
Spain’s young star wingers combined to give them the lead two minutes after the break as Lamine Yamal’s pass opened up space for Nico Williams to beat England keeper Jordan Pickford with a powerful low finish.
England captain Harry Kane was out of sorts once more and was substituted on the hour and it was Cole Palmer – on for Kobbie Mainoo – who raised hopes of another dramatic comeback with a composed left-foot strike after 73 minutes.
Spain emerged champions four minutes from time as Oyarzabal slid home Marc Cucurella’s cross .