The England national football team suffered a disappointing defeat in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Harry Kane, the England captain, expressed his disappointment at his team’s failure to capitalize on their chances, specifically mentioning the missed opportunity to win the game for their coach, Gareth Southgate. Despite their strong resilience throughout the tournament, the team struggled to maintain their momentum and ultimate lost the game in the final moments.

Despite being asked whether fatigue played a role in their defeat, Kane dismissed it as an excuse and emphasized the team’s ability to mount comebacks, despite not being able to secure a victory in the end. The match had seen a tense opening with England trailing before Cole Palmer’s equalizer briefly reignited hopes. However, the team ultimately fell short as Spain secured the late winner.

Kane lamented the team’s inability to capitalize on the momentum they had gained and expressed his disbelief at the final outcome. The defeat in the final left a lasting impact on the team, with Kane acknowledging the pain and disappointment they felt. He expressed his frustration at the missed opportunity and admitted to struggling to find the right words to articulate their emotions.