• SPAIN RATINGS: A great night for Basques and not just Spaniards. Far quieter than his opposite number as Spain had 63 per cent of possession and six shots on target to England’s three as a Spanish side won their 27th consecutive final in club and national team football. Spain now sit alone with four European championship titles and Simon, beaten by a deflection for the goal, pushed away Rice’s header in the 90th minute to help their cause. AP
    Unai Simon 6/10
    SPAIN RATINGS: A great night for Basques and not just Spaniards. Far quieter than his opposite number as Spain had 63 per cent of possession and six shots on target to England’s three as a Spanish side won their 27th consecutive final in club and national team football. Spain now sit alone with four European championship titles and Simon, beaten by a deflection for the goal, pushed away Rice’s header in the 90th minute to help their cause. AP
    SPAIN RATINGS: A great night for Basques and not just Spaniards. Far quieter than his opposite number as Spain had 63 per cent of possession and six shots on target to England’s three as a Spanish sid
  • Back in the side after being suspended for the semi-final, the 32 year old Real Madrid man crossed well and was involved in the opening goal, but was also robbed by his teammate Bellingham, which led to one England chance. AP
    Dani Carvajal 7/10
    Back in the side after being suspended for the semi-final, the 32 year old Real Madrid man crossed well and was involved in the opening goal, but was also robbed by his teammate Bellingham, which led to one England chance. AP
    Back in the side after being suspended for the semi-final, the 32 year old Real Madrid man crossed well and was involved in the opening goal, but was also robbed by his teammate Bellingham, which led
  • Recalled after serving his suspension, the Real Sociedad man couldn’t get his foot around a 13th-minute ball close to England’s goal. Excellent in the air. PA
    Robin Le Normand 7/10
    Recalled after serving his suspension, the Real Sociedad man couldn’t get his foot around a 13th-minute ball close to England’s goal. Excellent in the air. PA
    Recalled after serving his suspension, the Real Sociedad man couldn’t get his foot around a 13th-minute ball close to England’s goal. Excellent in the air. PA
  • A comfortable evening against an unfit-looking Kane. More touches than any player on the pitch – and a higher passing accuracy, too, for a team that won all seven tournament games. EPA
    Aymeric Laporte 7/10
    A comfortable evening against an unfit-looking Kane. More touches than any player on the pitch – and a higher passing accuracy, too, for a team that won all seven tournament games. EPA
    A comfortable evening against an unfit-looking Kane. More touches than any player on the pitch – and a higher passing accuracy, too, for a team that won all seven tournament games. EPA
  • Booed again by the Germans in the crowd, but he crossed beautifully to set up Oyarzabal’s winner. EPA
    Marc Cucurella 8/10
    Booed again by the Germans in the crowd, but he crossed beautifully to set up Oyarzabal’s winner. EPA
    Booed again by the Germans in the crowd, but he crossed beautifully to set up Oyarzabal’s winner. EPA
  • Juan Mata said of him: ‘In Rodri’s position there is no other like him. He gives options to everyone and he gives the forward players the security not to look back. He is amazing.’ Quite – and yet Spain initially improved after he went off injured and went ahead. Then England equalised. Rightly congratulated by a gracious Gareth Southgate afterwards. AP
    Rodri 7/10
    Juan Mata said of him: ‘In Rodri’s position there is no other like him. He gives options to everyone and he gives the forward players the security not to look back. He is amazing.’ Quite – and yet Spain initially improved after he went off injured and went ahead. Then England equalised. Rightly congratulated by a gracious Gareth Southgate afterwards. AP
    Juan Mata said of him: ‘In Rodri’s position there is no other like him. He gives options to everyone and he gives the forward players the security not to look back. He is amazing.’ Quite – and yet Spa
  • Spain’s surprise performer in the tournament for the bold side that dominated possession, pressed and had individual skills. His half-volley went over after 70 minutes. AP
    Fabian Ruiz 8/10
    Spain’s surprise performer in the tournament for the bold side that dominated possession, pressed and had individual skills. His half-volley went over after 70 minutes. AP
    Spain’s surprise performer in the tournament for the bold side that dominated possession, pressed and had individual skills. His half-volley went over after 70 minutes. AP
  • Great chance after 49 minutes from near the penalty spot. Smart first touch, then he dragged the ball wide. He also cleared a 90th-minute Guehi effort off the line. Getty Images
    Dani Olmo 7/10
    Great chance after 49 minutes from near the penalty spot. Smart first touch, then he dragged the ball wide. He also cleared a 90th-minute Guehi effort off the line. Getty Images
    Great chance after 49 minutes from near the penalty spot. Smart first touch, then he dragged the ball wide. He also cleared a 90th-minute Guehi effort off the line. Getty Images
  • Work cut out against Shaw, though he did get behind him in the build-up to Spain’s 47th-minute opener, passing to Williams. On the day after his 17th birthday, he missed a clear 83rd-minute chance. Also had a 66th-minute shot saved by the diving Pickford. Getty Images
    Lamine Yamal 8/10
    Work cut out against Shaw, though he did get behind him in the build-up to Spain’s 47th-minute opener, passing to Williams. On the day after his 17th birthday, he missed a clear 83rd-minute chance. Also had a 66th-minute shot saved by the diving Pickford. Getty Images
    Work cut out against Shaw, though he did get behind him in the build-up to Spain’s 47th-minute opener, passing to Williams. On the day after his 17th birthday, he missed a clear 83rd-minute chance. Al
  • Man of the match. Man of the tournament for many. An early danger, one of the stars of Euro 2024 saw an effort well blocked by Stones. Put his side ahead after being set up by Yamal. AFP
    Nico Williams 9/10
    Man of the match. Man of the tournament for many. An early danger, one of the stars of Euro 2024 saw an effort well blocked by Stones. Put his side ahead after being set up by Yamal. AFP
    Man of the match. Man of the tournament for many. An early danger, one of the stars of Euro 2024 saw an effort well blocked by Stones. Put his side ahead after being set up by Yamal. AFP
  • Spain’s captain dropped deeper to get the ball, making him less of a threat, though he got behind Guehi to shoot wide on 55, a minute after a 20-yard shot was blocked. Getty Images
    Alvaro Morata 6/10
    Spain’s captain dropped deeper to get the ball, making him less of a threat, though he got behind Guehi to shoot wide on 55, a minute after a 20-yard shot was blocked. Getty Images
    Spain’s captain dropped deeper to get the ball, making him less of a threat, though he got behind Guehi to shoot wide on 55, a minute after a 20-yard shot was blocked. Getty Images
  • SUBS: (On for Rodri, 46') Spain’s subs again showed their importance. Won the ball from Palmer on 82, which led to an attack and almost a goal. Reuters
    Martin Zubimendi 7/10
    SUBS: (On for Rodri, 46') Spain’s subs again showed their importance. Won the ball from Palmer on 82, which led to an attack and almost a goal. Reuters
    SUBS: (On for Rodri, 46') Spain’s subs again showed their importance. Won the ball from Palmer on 82, which led to an attack and almost a goal. Reuters
  • (On for Morata, 68') He’ll forever be remembered as the man who got the winner in a European final, sliding an 86th-minute cross past Pickford from six yards out. Only had eight touches, but two of them were shots on target. Getty Images
    Mikel Oyarzabal 8/10
    (On for Morata, 68') He’ll forever be remembered as the man who got the winner in a European final, sliding an 86th-minute cross past Pickford from six yards out. Only had eight touches, but two of them were shots on target. Getty Images
    (On for Morata, 68') He’ll forever be remembered as the man who got the winner in a European final, sliding an 86th-minute cross past Pickford from six yards out. Only had eight touches, but two of th
  • (On for Le Normand, 83') EPA
    Nacho N/A
    (On for Le Normand, 83') EPA
    (On for Le Normand, 83') EPA
  • (On for Yamal, 89') AP
    Mikel Merino N/A
    (On for Yamal, 89') AP
    (On for Yamal, 89') AP
  • ENGLAND RATINGS: A couple of good saves from Yamal to keep his side in it. His distribution was poor, though. He sprayed long balls that handed Spain possession when England needed it most. EPA
    Jordan Pickford 6/10
    ENGLAND RATINGS: A couple of good saves from Yamal to keep his side in it. His distribution was poor, though. He sprayed long balls that handed Spain possession when England needed it most. EPA
    ENGLAND RATINGS: A couple of good saves from Yamal to keep his side in it. His distribution was poor, though. He sprayed long balls that handed Spain possession when England needed it most. EPA
  • After a bright start, his worst performance of the tournament. Won a couple of foot races to show he hasn’t lost his pace but was all at sea for Williams’ opener and out of position for Spain’s winner. Getty Images
    Kyle Walker 5/10
    After a bright start, his worst performance of the tournament. Won a couple of foot races to show he hasn’t lost his pace but was all at sea for Williams’ opener and out of position for Spain’s winner. Getty Images
    After a bright start, his worst performance of the tournament. Won a couple of foot races to show he hasn’t lost his pace but was all at sea for Williams’ opener and out of position for Spain’s winner
  • A monster at the heart of defence. Time and again he rescued his team. Threaded passes forward and carried the ball into midfield as he does for Man City. Unlucky to have played Oyazabal onside. Got better and better as the tournament progressed as he shook off the rust from his injury. AP
    John Stones 8/10
    A monster at the heart of defence. Time and again he rescued his team. Threaded passes forward and carried the ball into midfield as he does for Man City. Unlucky to have played Oyazabal onside. Got better and better as the tournament progressed as he shook off the rust from his injury. AP
    A monster at the heart of defence. Time and again he rescued his team. Threaded passes forward and carried the ball into midfield as he does for Man City. Unlucky to have played Oyazabal onside. Got b
  • Good positioning and reading of the game. Made several excellent blocks and played some probing passes. Had a header cleared off the line by Olmo late on as he raided forward in search of an equaliser. Should be a fixture in England's defence for years to come. EPA
    Marc Guehi 7/10
    Good positioning and reading of the game. Made several excellent blocks and played some probing passes. Had a header cleared off the line by Olmo late on as he raided forward in search of an equaliser. Should be a fixture in England's defence for years to come. EPA
    Good positioning and reading of the game. Made several excellent blocks and played some probing passes. Had a header cleared off the line by Olmo late on as he raided forward in search of an equaliser
  • Barring one mistake, he was superb given he was returning from a long spell out. Just one lapse against Yamal in the lead-up to Spain’s opener but, that’s all it takes against a top-quality team. Showed what England were have been missing on the left-hand side. PA
    Luke Shaw 7/10
    Barring one mistake, he was superb given he was returning from a long spell out. Just one lapse against Yamal in the lead-up to Spain’s opener but, that’s all it takes against a top-quality team. Showed what England were have been missing on the left-hand side. PA
    Barring one mistake, he was superb given he was returning from a long spell out. Just one lapse against Yamal in the lead-up to Spain’s opener but, that’s all it takes against a top-quality team. Show
  • A disappointing game. Sloppy with his passing when his team needed to keep possession. Good steal from Williams as he broke into the box. Forced a good save from Simon at the death. AFP
    Declan Rice 5/10
    A disappointing game. Sloppy with his passing when his team needed to keep possession. Good steal from Williams as he broke into the box. Forced a good save from Simon at the death. AFP
    A disappointing game. Sloppy with his passing when his team needed to keep possession. Good steal from Williams as he broke into the box. Forced a good save from Simon at the death. AFP
  • Looked a little overrun and overawed at times. Had to concentrate mostly on defensive duties. Beautiful tackle to dispossess Olmo on the edge of the area. Lovely quick feet under pressure in one attack. Misplaced a few passes, which his side could ill afford. His time will come. AP
    Kobbie Mainoo 6/10
    Looked a little overrun and overawed at times. Had to concentrate mostly on defensive duties. Beautiful tackle to dispossess Olmo on the edge of the area. Lovely quick feet under pressure in one attack. Misplaced a few passes, which his side could ill afford. His time will come. AP
    Looked a little overrun and overawed at times. Had to concentrate mostly on defensive duties. Beautiful tackle to dispossess Olmo on the edge of the area. Lovely quick feet under pressure in one attac
  • Lively and sharp. Excellent pass to slip Walker free into the box. Fantastic work in setting up Palmer’s goal. One of England’s best players again. AFP
    Bukayo Saka 7/10
    Lively and sharp. Excellent pass to slip Walker free into the box. Fantastic work in setting up Palmer’s goal. One of England’s best players again. AFP
    Lively and sharp. Excellent pass to slip Walker free into the box. Fantastic work in setting up Palmer’s goal. One of England’s best players again. AFP
  • Not his best game but showed flashes. Did well to set up Kane just before half time. Brilliant turn and strike on the edge of the area. Careless passing at times but laid on a lovely cushioned pass for Palmer to score. Looked tired. EPA
    Jude Bellingham 7/10
    Not his best game but showed flashes. Did well to set up Kane just before half time. Brilliant turn and strike on the edge of the area. Careless passing at times but laid on a lovely cushioned pass for Palmer to score. Looked tired. EPA
    Not his best game but showed flashes. Did well to set up Kane just before half time. Brilliant turn and strike on the edge of the area. Careless passing at times but laid on a lovely cushioned pass fo
  • Despite being given licence to roam, he didn’t have the impact he did against the Netherlands as Spain denied him space. Lovely layoff to Bellingham. Really inventive snap shot at the back post from a free kick just before the break. AFP
    Phil Foden 6/10
    Despite being given licence to roam, he didn’t have the impact he did against the Netherlands as Spain denied him space. Lovely layoff to Bellingham. Really inventive snap shot at the back post from a free kick just before the break. AFP
    Despite being given licence to roam, he didn’t have the impact he did against the Netherlands as Spain denied him space. Lovely layoff to Bellingham. Really inventive snap shot at the back post from a
  • Maybe the end of the line for England’s record goal scorer at major tournaments – in the starting XI, at least. Far too static yet again. A poor tournament despite his three goals. The only possible excuse is that he was carrying an injury, in which case, why was he starting? AP
    Harry Kane 3/10
    Maybe the end of the line for England’s record goal scorer at major tournaments – in the starting XI, at least. Far too static yet again. A poor tournament despite his three goals. The only possible excuse is that he was carrying an injury, in which case, why was he starting? AP
    Maybe the end of the line for England’s record goal scorer at major tournaments – in the starting XI, at least. Far too static yet again. A poor tournament despite his three goals. The only possible e
  • SUBS: (On for Kane, 60’) What a difference he made with his running and energy up front. He unsettled the Spain defence and gave his side options. A poor touch when put in by Bellingham at the end meant he couldn't repeat his semi-final heroics. Getty Images
    Ollie Watkins 6/10
    SUBS: (On for Kane, 60’) What a difference he made with his running and energy up front. He unsettled the Spain defence and gave his side options. A poor touch when put in by Bellingham at the end meant he couldn't repeat his semi-final heroics. Getty Images
    SUBS: (On for Kane, 60’) What a difference he made with his running and energy up front. He unsettled the Spain defence and gave his side options. A poor touch when put in by Bellingham at the end mea
  • (On for Mainoo, 69’) The lad is a game-changer. Alongside Watkins, he galvanised England. The finish for his goal was sheer quality. Should have had more time on the pitch during the tournament. Getty Images
    Cole Palmer 8/10
    (On for Mainoo, 69’) The lad is a game-changer. Alongside Watkins, he galvanised England. The finish for his goal was sheer quality. Should have had more time on the pitch during the tournament. Getty Images
    (On for Mainoo, 69’) The lad is a game-changer. Alongside Watkins, he galvanised England. The finish for his goal was sheer quality. Should have had more time on the pitch during the tournament. Getty
  • (On for Foden, 89’) PA
    Ivan Toney N/A
    (On for Foden, 89’) PA
    (On for Foden, 89’) PA

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Spain v England Euro 2024 final ratings: Williams 9, Yamal 8; Kane 3, Palmer 8

Record-breakers Spain win Euro 2024 final 2-1 as Three Lions' wait for second major trophy continues

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Spain clinched a record fourth title as they outclassed England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.

Substitute Cole Palmer gave England hope with superb finish in the 73rd minute in reply to Nico Williams' 47th-minute opener, but it was another replacement, Mikel Oyazabal, who sealed the victory for Spain four minutes from time.

The victory was a record-breaking fourth crown for La Roja, who also won the tournament in 1964, 2008 and 2012.

The win means Spain moved ahead of Germany with both countries having sealed three titles going into the match. The tournament also saw Luis de la Fuente's side win all seven of their matches – also a record.

The defeat, England's second consecutive loss in a European Championship final after they were beaten on penalties by Italy last time out, means the Three Lions' 58-year wait for a second major trophy, after their 1966 World Cup win, goes on.

England manager Gareth Southgate said after the game that he was undecided about his future.

Southgate's current contract runs out in December and it is unclear whether he will sign an extension that would see him lead the team into the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

“I don’t think now is a good time to make a decision like that. I’m going to talk to the right people," Southgate told ITV. “It’s just not for now.”

He added: “I think England are in a really good position in terms of the experiences they’ve got now, the age of the squad. Most of this squad are going to be around not just for the World Cup but the next Euros as well. There’s a lot to look forward to but at this moment that’s not any consolation.”

England coach Gareth Southgate is undecided about his future. Getty
England coach Gareth Southgate is undecided about his future. Getty

Southgate has been England manager since 2016 and has taken them to two European Championship finals and the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, as well as the quarter-finals in 2022.

England record goalscorer Harry Kane's wait for a major trophy also goes on.

The England captain, who was replaced by Ollie Watkins after 60 minutes of the final, was in tears at the end of the match.

Kane has scored 66 times for his country and was the Bundesliga's top marksman, netting 36 league goals for Bayern Munich in his first season in German football following his summer move from Tottenham Hotspur.

But, despite their recruitment of Kane for €100 million, Bayern failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2012. Kane spent 14 years at Spurs without winning a major honour.

It was his sixth final for clubs and country without lifting silverware.

Kane said afterwards: "It's hard to put into words how we're all feeling right now.

"These finals aren't easy to get to. You have to take it when it comes and we haven't done it again. It's extremely painful and it'll hurt for a long time."

The striker still walked away with a share of the Golden Boot thanks to his three goals, but that will do little to dull the pain of losing a second European Championship final in three years.

Updated: July 15, 2024, 12:08 PM
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