Dread it, run from it, the fear of a penalty shootout is always at the heart of every England fan, even more so ahead of the Euro 2024 final against Spain. Thankfully, the Three Lions’ record in penalty shootouts has greatly improved under Gareth Southgate, as proved just a week ago when Switzerland were defeated […]
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England player ratings as Three Lions suffer Euro 2024 final heartbreak
It was yet another painful defeat for England as they were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Sunday night. Undoubtedly the best team in the tournament, Spain again were the better side, but England battled well and it took a late winner to win a tight contest for […]
Gareth Southgate reveals key mistake England players made in Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
Gareth Southgate believes England’s inability to keep the ball against Spain was a key factor behind their defeat in the Euro 2024 final. England have become the first team to lose in consecutive European Championship finals after they were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Berlin on Sunday evening. Cole Palmer scored a brilliant equaliser to […]
Dani Carvajal forced to miss Spain Euro 2024 celebrations after taunting Bukayo Saka
Dani Carvajal was forced to miss part of Spain’s Euro 2024 celebrations following the win over England on Sunday night. Spain have won the European Championship for a record-breaking fourth time after Mikel Oyarzabal’s goal in the 86th minute sealed a 2-1 win. Cole Palmer scored a superb equaliser for England after Nico Williams had […]
Gareth Southgate and England stars set for £1billion windfall if they win Euro 2024
England’s Euro 2024 squad could rake in around £1billion if they beat Spain in tonight’s final, with Gareth Southgate set to receive a £4million bonus. The Three Lions can end 58 years of hurt when they take on La Roja in Berlin, with the quest to bring football home kicking off at 8pm. The players […]
Bukayo Saka backed to expose Marc Cucurella during Euro 2024 final between England and Spain
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been tipped to ‘get the better of’ Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. After a slow start to the Euros, Saka is beginning to find his best form at the tournament and produced a superb performance in the quarter-final win over Switzerland, scoring […]
Alan Shearer names England’s ‘player of the tournament’ ahead of Euro 2024 final with Spain
Alan Shearer has picked out Bukayo Saka as England’s ‘player of the tournament’ at Euro 2024 and hopes the forward produces another ‘magical moment’ against Spain. Saka has started all six of England’s matches en route to Sunday’s showpiece and scored a stunning late equaliser in the Three Lions’ quarter-final victory over Switzerland. This weekend, […]
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman hits out at England being called ‘boring’ after Euro 2024 exit
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has hit back at suggestions that England have been ‘boring’ at Euro 2024 and believes Gareth Southgate’s side can beat Spain in Sunday’s final. England have reached a final of the European Championship for the second successive tournament following a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday evening. Xavi Simons’ spectacular […]
Ex-FIFA referee reveals new reason why England penalty in Euro 2024 semi final was the wrong decision
England’s controversial penalty in their Euro 2024 semi-final win against the Netherlands should not have been given, according to a former FIFA referee. Gareth Southgate’s side are through to their second consecutive final of the European Championship after they beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday evening. The Netherlands took an early lead in the seventh […]
Gareth Southgate reveals ‘concern’ over England players for Euro 2024 final vs Spain
Gareth Southgate admits England having fewer rest days than Spain ahead of the Euro 2024 final is a ‘concern’. England have reached successive finals of the European Championship for the first time in history following their 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the semi final on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions were forced to battle […]