England fans were left devastated after Italy beat the Three Lions 3-2 on penalties to win the Euro 2020 Final.
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Bukayo Saka’s saw his decisive spot-kick saved, leaving England supporters heartbroken.In Trafalgar Square some fans began singing the national anthem, cheering the Three Lions’ accomplishments despite the defeat.
When penalties began, members of the crowd at Boxpark Croydon huddled together in a line, with their hands on each other’s shoulders.Cheers soon became downturned faces as Italy were declared the winners.
Fans in Newcastle said they remained proud of the team after their penalty defeat.
At the PaddyPark fans zone, student Millie Carson, 18, said: “We have come so far, winning would have topped it all off.
“The team has brought the country together, everyone has been loving life in these hard times.”Jake Shepherd, a 19-year-old project coordinator, said: “I’m gutted.
“But this sets us up for the World Cup – who says we cannot win it?”
Student Jack Brown, 18, said: “I’m sad we lost but they have done so well.
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