ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a disappointing end to a good Euros? Which Three Lions regular put in a 'sloppy' performance? And why 'passenger' Harry Kane scored 4/10!

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It was more heartbreak for England in a European Championship final after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute strike handed the trophy to Spain with a 2-1 loss for the Three Lions. 

It was Spain who struck the first blow when Lamine Yamal found Nico Williams who slotted home.

England's changes again brought them into the game, with Chelsea's Cole Palmer producing a brilliant strike to pull the Three Lions level. 

But Spain recovered well and it was a substitute of their own, Oyarzabal, who sealed the victory and second successive defeat in the final for England.

So, how did England's players perform during the Euro 2024 final? Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE runs the rule over the Three Lions...

England suffered more Euros heartbreak as they were defeated by a superior Spain side

After a nervy first-half, Nico Williams gave Spain the lead early into the second-half

Chelsea's Cole Palmer produced a brilliant equaliser to keep England's dream alive

Mikel Oyarzabal though crushed England hopes with his 86th minute winner for Spain

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1)

Jordan Pickford 7

England's No 1 had no chance with either goal and was left exposed by those in front of him. He made a big save to keep it at 1-0 and it was his quick-thinking throw that started move for Cole Palmer's equaliser. He made a huge stop to deny 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal late on. His kicking was suspect at times, but he was unlucky to be on losing side.

Kyle Walker 5

The Manchester City right back had a couple of early scares when Nico Williams threatened, and that set the tone for a testing night. The winger then scored from Walker's domain early in the second half and he failed to stop the cross for Spain's winner. He kept at it and did win some duels, but it was not a great night all told.

John Stones 7.5

He had an outstanding first half - he was Terry Butcher when needed and Rio Ferdinand, too. The centre back made a huge block to deny Williams. He had the confidence to carry forward and looked a real class act. His best performance of the Euros, even if the second half was more difficult.

Kyle Walker had a testing night with Williams scoring on his side of the pitch before failing to stop a cross for the winner

John Stones was excellent in the first-half and made a crucial challenge on Nico Williams

Marc Guehi had a disappointing end to what was a good Euros for the defender

Marc Guehi 5

The Crystal Palace defender needed Stones to bail him out after one misjudged offside trap and it was the same again after the break when Stones cleared from the line after Spain captain Alvaro Morata got the wrong side of Guehi. He then failed to get across Mikel Oyarzabal for the winner. A disappointing end to a good Euros for him.

Luke Shaw 6.5

The returning left back imposed himself on Yamal from the off and did not give the teen star an inch during the first half. Despite this being his first start since February, he also had energy to raid forward. But he was caught out for the Williams goal when the pass was spun inside and Yamal broke free to assist.

Kobbie Mainoo 6

The Manchester United man tried to make things happen, but they just didn't really come off. Spain's midfield swarmed him and his team-mates. He still looked more mobile than others when he was withdrawn, but quality wasn't there on this occasion.

Declan Rice 5

He struggled to cope on the ball when Spain pressed and he became sloppy in possession. One hacked clearance in the second half nearly leading to a goal summed up a poor night. He was nearly the hero when his header was saved late on, but he didn't produce the big performance his team needed.

Declan Rice struggled to cope on the ball when Spain pressed and was sloppy on the ball

Bukayo Saka 7

Again the best of the attacking starters. He has the intent others just do not show at times and he played a key part in Palmer's goal, driving down the right. Finished the Euros strongly and can be proud of his efforts the last three games.

Phil Foden 5

Was lucky when his poor pass early on did not lead to a Spain goal. After a good semi-final, this was back to the Foden who has failed to impact. Careless touches were so unlike him. The Manchester City playmaker has not looked like Premier League Player of the Year all tournament. Poor.

Things didn't work out for Phil Foden during the final and he was hooked off in the second-half

Jude Bellingham 6.5

He was asked to play on the left and it brought about more touches first half, during which he gave Dani Carvajal a couple of problems. Stepped up again after break and went close to scoring before supplying cute layoff for Palmer goal. Still, his very best? Nowhere near.

Harry Kane 4

So immobile and, like every game this tournament. He was clearly not fit. A heavy touch and lunge saw him booked - any higher it would have been red - and he lost ball far too often. He was rightly subbed after after an hour. Sad to say, but he was a passenger.

Harry Kane was ineffective up front, was booked and was subbed off after 61 minutes

Substitutes

Ollie Watkins (on for Kane 61) 5

A better touch and he is clear on goal for possible equaliser in the 90th minute. Unlike Dortmund, he did not take that chance here.

Cole Palmer (on for Mainoo 70) 7

A superb finish to haul his country level, and it makes you wonder what he might have done with more time on the pitch this tournament. He immediately improves the team.

Ivan Toney (on for Foden 89) N/A 

Gave presence at a late corner from which England nearly scored. The Brentford striker should have been brought on sooner.

Manager - Gareth Southgate 5.5

His changes sparked the improvement to get England level but, before that, the attacking unit again looked too rigid. His team did not play poorly, but nor were they at their best. Spain were the deserved winners.

He has stuck by under-performing players, and they let him down here.

Cole Palmer made an instant impact off the bench with his stunning equaliser for England

It was more disappointment for Gareth Southgate in the final of the European Championship

Spain (4-2-3-1): Simon 7; Carvajal 7, Le Normand 6 (Nacho 83), Laporte 6.5, Cucurella 7; Rodri 7 (Zubimendi 46, 7), Fabian 7; Yamal 7, Olmo 8, Williams 8.5; Morata 6 (Oyarzabal 68, 7.5)

Manager: Luis de la Fuente 8

Referee: Francois Letexier (France) 7

Gave yellows for first-half challenges by Kane and Dani Olmo that were naughty, but he got them right. They weren't the only tasty tackles and Letexier did well to calm and control the contest. A good game.