England's EURO Agony: Penalty Shootout Heartbreak Ends Trophy Dreams

England's Wait for Major Trophy Continues

England's bid to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy came to a heartbreaking end in the UEFA European Championship final as they suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Italy.

History Repeats Itself: England Falter in Penalties

The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with England's Bukayo Saka missing the decisive penalty in the shootout. It was a cruel repeat of the 1990 and 1996 semi-finals, where England also lost on penalties.

Despair for Southgate and England Stars

Manager Gareth Southgate and players Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho also missed from the spot, leaving England with the familiar agony of defeat. The nation had rallied behind the team, but their dreams were shattered by the cruel lottery of penalties.

England's Chances Denied

England had played with determination and resilience throughout the tournament, but it was not enough to overcome a well-organized Italian defense. The penalty shootout was a cruel way to end what had been a promising campaign for the Three Lions.