JUDE BELLINGHAM last night called for a measured response to another "heartbreaking" Euros final defeat, but admitted it is now down to England's players to deliver on their promise.
For the second time in three years, England missed out on the chance to end the nation's long wait for a first men's tournament success since 1966, following up their Euro 2020 defeat to Italy with a 2-1 loss against Spain here in the German capital.
Spain led through Nico Williams' strike soon after half-time, but substitute Cole Palmer looked to have inspired yet another comeback with his equaliser, only for Mikel Oyarzabal to poke home the winner four minutes out from extra-time.
"To lose in that way is really cruel," midfielder Bellingham said. "We probably didn't play our best game, but there were good moments. We felt like we got back into the game, and then to be punched with the late goal is heartbreaking. We all wanted to make history, to make the people of England proud. We didn't manage to do it, we couldn't quite deliver."
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July 15, 2024-Ausgabe von Evening Standard.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July 15, 2024-Ausgabe von Evening Standard.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Why are England wasting time waiting for Tuchel?
Winning the World Cup is the aim, so the new boss should start now
He's been shot, and punched by Mike Tyson, but British boxing's great survivor is back on top and aiming to rule the world
This is where the magic happens,\" reads a big neon sign scrawled across the entrance to the offices of arguably the most powerful man in British boxing today.
How Sketch went from 'obscene' to era-defining
After arocky start, the glamorous and infamous restaurant is now an institution
Money is worth less than time'
He's quit Fendi, but what will Kim Jones do next?
London's Roman Amphitheatre
Guildhall Yard, EC2V
Liberals didn't notice they'd lost relevance in the all-consuming digital sphere
There are many reasons why Donald Trump might have won the election last week.
Do we have to die?
One neuroscientist thinks the answer is no
How to have a magical Christmas in Edinburgh
From cosy cobblestone streets to abundant Yuletide goings-on, few cities rival the Scottish capital in creating Christmas whimsy.
London's best festive restaurants
The social season is upon us once more. These are the city’s most coveted Christmas venues, which need to be booked soon so as to not miss out on the tinsel and tipples.
Rag'n'Bone Man
I struggle with being recognised... I'll never really feel comfortable with it'
