The Three Lions have suffered an agonising defeat in the Euro 2024 final, as Spain beat them 2-1.
Millions of England fans tuned in to the history-making match, hoping their team could finally bring football home, but ultimately their dreams ended in disappointment despite Gareth Southgate’s side doing everything in their power.
The first-half brought no joy for either teams, with both sides fielding an impressive defence as they passionately fought for the European Championship title.
England’s captain Harry Kane temporarily was forced to leave the pitch after being given a yellow card for a studs up challenge on Fabian Ruiz.
Seconds before the whistle blew for the end of the first half, Phil Foden made an impressive attempt at a goal, which was deflected by the Spanish players.
But within just 90 seconds of the game restarting, Spain’s Nico Williams slammed the ball past Jordan Pickford to take them ahead.
But England managed to snatch the hopes of a nation back as Cole Palmer took a shot with stunning precision to bring the Three Lions back into the game and equalise the match.
But their hopes were dashed as Mikel Oyarzabal went for the Spaniards second goal of the match that secured their fourth European championship – marking a new record.
Tens of thousands of supporters were in Berlin for the match against Spain on Sunday evening, while back at home the nation’s pubs, bars and fan zones were mobbed.
The Prince of Wales, attended the match alongside his son Prince George, who was seen chatting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Olympiastadion before the match.
Close to them was King Felipe VI of Spain and Infanta Sofia of Spain.
The atmosphere was electric among England fans inside the stadium, with Foden’s chant to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark ringing out.
Meanwhile, thousands in the Brandenburg Gate fan zone cheered as the team’s starting line-up was read out on stage before chanting “Eng-er-land”.
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Supporters who had travelled to the German capital, but not managed to get tickets for the match, wore the team shirt and draped themselves in flags, with some sporting red and white face paint, to watch the action from the screen.
The red and yellow colours of the Spanish flag were also on display in the area and fans mingled together, with both sides appearing to be in good spirits.
England fans paid thousands of pounds, travelling by air, road and rail to Germany.
Supporters at Boxpark in Croydon, south-east London, loudly celebrated a crucial early block by John Stones, who diverted a Spain shot for a corner.
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The crowd’s mood was generally muted during the opening minutes of the match.
A 1,200-strong crowd in Newcastle rallied despite England’s slow start, cheering and roaring every tackle the Three Lions made.
The men’s side has never won a European Championship, with the World Cup win in 1966 their last and only major silverware.
It was the first time the men’s side has reached a final outside England.