England 1 Spain 2 LIVE RESULT: Gareth Southgate future latest after heartbreaking Euro 2024 final loss – updates
ENGLAND hearts were broken by Mikel Oryazabal as Spain struck late to win Euro 2024.
The Three Lions had belief after Cole Palmer stroked home a brilliant equaliser after Nico Williams scored moments after the break.
But it was Spain, who had arguably been the best team at the tournament, who held on to win a FOURTH European Championship.
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Pundits lay into England
England legends criticised Gareth Southgate for his “conservative” approach after the final whistle.
Gary Lineker took the most brutal swipe after the Three Lions once again fell short in a final.
The BBC host said: “It is a victory for attacking football.”
Rio Ferdinand blasted: “We said after the group stages, if you’re going to play the conservative side of things with the amount of talent we have in this squad, you have to win.
“Otherwise it will come down to it being absolutely dissected and looked at as being a negative approach.
“That falls on the manager’s toes. He sets this team out in a particular way to play.
“That’s his style of football and you have to win playing like that because these players are too good."
Alan Shearer said: “He (Southgate) will know that they haven’t performed. They didn’t have enough energy or quality on the ball.
“We would have loved to have seen him play more front-foot football.
“They have had another taste of it but you have to get over the line.
“First is first and the rest are nowhere, I’m afraid.
“I suspect it will be Southgate’s last game."
Chelsea full-back provides killer blow
Marc Cucurella supplied the inch-perfect cross to assist the goal that won Spain Euro 2024.
He dealt with the threat of Bukayo Saka after a nervy start to the game.
Cucurella lost possession deep in the English half, leading to Cole Palmer's equaliser but boy did he make ammends for La Roja.
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Marc Cucurella supplied the inch-perfect cross to assist the goal that won Spain Euro 2024.
He dealt with the threat of Bukayo Saka after a nervy start to the game.
Cucurella lost possession deep in the English half, leading to Cole Palmer's equaliser but boy did he make ammends for La Roja.
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The man who cannot lose
Rodri has not featured in a losing Spain side for well over a year.
The rock of this Spanish midfield, he offered the stability that allows their creative players to do their thing.
Over the years he has shown how integral he is to Man City's side, now he has taken that to the international stage.
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He started the tournament as a 16-year-old not many people in world football had even heard of.
But Lamine Yamal ends Euro 2024 as a 17-year-old winner, with the world at his feet.
Voted the 'young player of the tournament', the highlight will be his sublime goal against France en route to Berlin.
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They have looked the best side in the tournament and fully deserved to be crowned Euro 2024 winners.
Having scored the most goals, played the most attractive football, this side has found the formula for success.
It is warning to countries around the world that this young Spanish squad is here for a long time to come.
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Gareth Southgate has taken England to the latter stages of major tournaments but once again they were left wanting.
Questions will be asked about whether the Three Lions will move on without their manager but now is the time to let the dust settle on this heartbreaking defeat in Berlin.
This one hurt and will take some time to get over for the players, manager, coaches and fans.
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Nobody could live with Luis de la Fuente's side in Euro 2024.
They beat all comers to put their name on the trophy once again.
Spain took the lead, were pegged back, and showed the resilience to come back again and find a winner.
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Rodri continued his winning ways from his season with Man City and was given the 'player of the tournament' award to mark his efforts.
Despite coming off at half-time in the final, he was one of the stand-out performers for La Roja at this tournament.
He and his teammates will be partying long into the night after this one, that is for sure.
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Yamal marks birthday in style
Lamine Yamal celebrated his 17th birthday yesterday and today proved to the perfect party.
The Barcelona youngster was awarded the 'young player of the tournament' award after the game.
We will be seeing a lot more of this talented winger, that is for sure.
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This one will take some getting over for Gareth Southgate and his side.
They became the first England side to make a major final on foreign soil but that will act as no consolation in defeat.
England have lost back-to-back Euro finals and you can see on the players' and fans' faces just how much that hurts.
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Spain have won Euro 2024 in dramatic fashion.
After suffering losing their lead after a Cole Palmer strike, Le Roja regrouped and managed to create one more big chance.
As the final whistle sounded, you could just see how much this meant to Luis de la Fuente's side.
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Hopes and dreams of players, coaches and fans alike were doused by a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.
As he converted Marc Cucurella's cross, Le Roja celebrated what they felt was a winning goal.
With no time left in the match, England created one big chance to equalise but his effort was firstly saved by Simon and his follow-up was headed off the line by Olmo.
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England's search for glory falls short once again.
After falling behind, hope was reaffirmed when Cole Palmer scored a classy equaliser.
However, Spain got a late winner to maintain their 100% record in this tournament, with seven wins from as many games.
FT: England 1-2 Spain
Just as English fans thought they were in the driving seat to find a winner, Spain hit them with the ultimate sucker-punch.
The reaction of the England fans tells its own story.
With only four minutes to go in the game, it was surely going to be the winner.
England fans despair as Nico Williams puts Spain ahead as Bellingham comes close
FT: England 1-2 Spain
The referee brings the game to a close.
Spain are Euro 2024 champions once again.
More heartbreak for England in a major final.
England 1-2 Spain
90+4. Saka is penalised for a foul on Cucurella as he catches him with a stray arm, trying to protect the ball.
The Chelsea full back stays down, knowing time has almost run out.
Spain just need to hold onto the ball now, they have one hand on the trophy.
England 1-2 Spain
90+2. Toney is on for England as they look to find a goal.
Watkins is booked for a foul on Nacho and Spain will be in no rush to take this free kick.
You start to wonder whether that Rice close call was England's big chance to find an equaliser.
England 1-2 Spain
90. England are so close to getting a late equaliser.
As a corner comes in, Rice heads it and Simon saves.
The ball breaks to Rice again, but this time his effort is headed off the line by Olmo.
Stones follows up but his header goes over the bar.
We are going to have four added minutes.
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88. The automated VAR is checking the goal.
No review required, Oyarzabal was onside when the ball was played.
England are in desparate need of a saviour now.
The ball is played into Watkins but he cannot get it under control.
Big moment as he was in there.
VAR review in progress
Goal - Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
England erupts to Palmer strike
Just as heads were dropping, the English fans went crazy as the Chelsea attacker passed the ball into the back of the net.
They were wondering if they were going to have another heartbreaking night in a final up until that point.
Now, they are in full voice and feel like there is a trophy to be won.
England fans send BEER FLYING as Cole Palmer levels Euro 2024 final vs SpainEngland 1-1 Spain
84. Le Normand has come off for Nacho.
Spain looking to get some fresh legs in the heart of their defence.
This game could really go either way right now, picking a winner seems an impossible task.
View from SunSport's Dan King in Berlin
Hang on a minute.
The atmosphere now is electric. The England fans are buzzing after that brilliant equaliser from Cole Palmer.
Don't take me home is the song as England come from behind for the fourth knockout game in a row.
Now, how much do Spain fancy it? They could have been home and hosed with better finishing.
Still very worried about Bellingham's Hollywood lunges.