Devastated England fans drown their sorrows as Three Lions lose Euros final 2-1 to Spain after heroic show in last game
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MILLIONS of England fans were heartbroken last night as the Three Lions fell at the final hurdle on their way to Euros glory.
Nico Williams caught England napping when he put Spain ahead just 70 seconds after the restart.
Gareth Southgate's side had grown in confidence as the first half wore on, but had to come from behind.
Jude Bellingham showed his quality to create an opening at the edge of the box but flashed his left-foot shot wide.
Cole Palmer scored just seconds after coming on for England to make it level.
But then Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal scored to put Spain ahead at 2-1.
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Supporters on the sofa at home and in pubs and fan zones had roared on Gareth Southgate’s men to bring it home and end 58 years of hurt.
But they were left drowning their sorrows when Spain lifted the trophy at the end of the final in Berlin.
Fans praised Southgate for taking England to the second Euros final in a row.
But many also called for him to step down in the hope that a fresh face can finally bring the best out of an elite group of players.
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Welder Cam Skinner, 23, of Cramlington, Northumberland, said: "Spain have been amazing and were always going to be favourites - but it still really hurts.
"Gareth Southgate has done a good job but that could well be his last game.
"I'm still proud of the squad and it gives us hope that we will win a major tournament within the next few years whoever is in charge."
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England fans rue the missed chances at Notts County FC
England fans in NottinghamCredit: SWNS Prince William chats with Sir Keir
Aston Villa fan Prince William has a laugh with Gooner PM Sir Keir Starmer
Keir and WillsCredit: Getty Bald hopes
One England fan is confident of victory in Manchester.
An England fan in ManchesterCredit: Getty
Fans at the 02 Arena
England fans at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, south east London.
The event is hosted by the Mayor of London and around 15,000 tickets are said to have been issued for free for the capital's largest screening
Fans at the O2Credit: Alamy All to play for
England have had a few decent chances - but so have Spain.
It's too much for one Foden lookalikeCredit: Getty England fans biting their nails
It's been a nervy start for England as Spain's young talent race down the wings.
But Three Lions fans are in roaring form despite the tense opening.
England fans in BerlinCredit: PA Fans react to crucial Stones tackle
John Stones sweeps the ball from Nico Williams's feet in a vital clearance.
Fans react with delight to John Stones's tackleCredit: AFP Arsene Wenger at the game
The former Arsenal manager is neither English nor Spanish - but he does like his football.
Arsene WengerCredit: Getty It's tense
One England fan looks a little nervous in a Berlin fan zone.
England fans in BerlinCredit: AP
David Seaman in the stands
Legendary Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has also scooped tickets for the game.
David SeamanCredit: Getty The Kemps look on
Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp and his TV presenter son Roman are also at the Olympiastadion
Roman Kemp and Martin KempCredit: PA England fans in Berlin
Not all the travelling fans have managed to get tickets for the Olympiastadion.
Here are are some England fans packing out a fan zone near the Brandenburg Gate
England fans near the Brandenburg GateCredit: PA Prince William looks on
Prince William and Prince George have also flown out to the Olympiastadion.
They've been joined in the VIP box by King Felipe VI of Spain
The royals look onCredit: AP Peter Crouch in the stands
Crouchy is in the England stand at the Olympiastadion.
Peter CrouchCredit: Getty Here we go...
It's time to end 58 years of hurt. COME ON ENGLAND
England fans belting out the national anthemCredit: EPA
COME ON ENGLAND!
The two sides head out onto the Olympiastadion pitch. National anthems to follow.
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Neil Razor Ruddock Prince William arrives at the game
Prince William and his son Prince George have arrived at the Olympiastadion.
Earlier today Princess Kate enjoyed the men's final at Wimbledon - handing the trophy to winner Carlos Alcaraz.
Prince William and Prince George Fans in Nottingham
England fans are packing out the Nest at Notts County ground Meadow Lane.
A fan at the Nest in NottinghamCredit: SWNS 
Another fan seems nervous for the gameCredit: SWNS England fans all set for the game
One England fan brandishes her St George's flag inside the Olympiastadion.
An England fan at the OlympiastadionCredit: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/APL Inside the Olympiastadion
With just half an hour to go until kick off, England fans are already packing out the Berlin Olympiastadion.
England fans in the OlympiastadionCredit: Reuters
Fans in Manchester
Much of Manchester city centre has been taken over by a huge fan zone.
Three fans in ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
El fútbol vuelve a casaEngland and Spain fans having a laugh outside the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
England and Spain fans embracingCredit: Getty Fans packing out the Olympiastadion
The England end in the Berlin Olympiastadion is already roaring half an hour ahead of kick off.
The England end in the OlympiastadionCredit: Reuters England fans on the beach in Cornwall
Three Lions supporters are gathering at the Watering Hole in Perranporth.
England fans on the beach in CornwallCredit: Getty
