England captain Harry Kane expressed his deep disappointment in an emotional message following their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain on Sunday, July 14. Kane and the Three Lions were outplayed by the Spanish team, losing 2-1 in Berlin. This marks England’s second consecutive Euro final loss, having previously fallen to Italy in the 2020 edition.
Kane did not have the strongest tournament, and in the final, he struggled to make an impact. This resulted in him being substituted with over 30 minutes remaining, making way for Ollie Watkins. Kane expressed that he and the team felt heartbroken for not achieving their goal throughout the tournament. However, he noted his pride in the team for reaching the final.
The England captain acknowledged that they must accept their loss but will regroup and continue to fight for the England jersey. He concluded his message by thanking the fans for their belief and support.
“Heartbroken that we couldn’t achieve what we worked so hard for. It was a long, tough tournament, and I’m incredibly proud of the boys and staff for reaching the final. In the end, we fell short of our goal and will have to accept that, but as always, we will pick ourselves up, move forward, and be ready to fight again in an England shirt. Thank you to all the fans who believed in us and supported us until the very end!” Kane shared on his Instagram.
### How the Euro 2024 Final Played Out
The first half between England and Spain was tightly contested until Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute. Cole Palmer equalized for the Three Lions with a great goal in the 73rd minute.
However, Spain responded quickly, securing the winner with just four minutes left in regulation, ultimately clinching the title.