UEFA Euro 2020: Italy Win the Trophy
England's 55-Year Wait for a Major Trophy Ends in Defeat
England lost to Italy in the UEFA Euro 2020 final on penalties at Wembley Stadium. The match was played on Sunday, July 11, 2021, and ended 1-1 after extra time. Italy won the penalty shootout 3-2.
England's Route to the Final
England reached the final of Euro 2020 by beating Denmark 2-1 in the semi-final. They had previously topped their group, which included Croatia, the Czech Republic and Scotland. England then beat Germany in the round of 16 and Ukraine in the quarter-final.
The Final
In the final, England took the lead in the second half through Luke Shaw. However, Italy equalised in the second half through Leonardo Bonucci. The match went to extra time, but neither team could find a winning goal.
The Penalty Shootout
The match went to a penalty shootout, and Italy won 3-2. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all missed penalties for England.
Conclusion
England's 55-year wait for a major trophy continues. They have now lost in the semi-finals or final of their last three major tournaments. However, there is no doubt that they have a talented squad, and they will be hoping to challenge for the trophy again in the future.
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