‘A horrible way to end it’ – England fans despair after crushing penalties loss
Updated: 11/07/2021, 11:38 pm
England fans at BOXPARK Croydon (Ashley Western/PA)
Fans embraced, collapsed and cried as England’s Euro 2020 dreams came to a crushing end on penalties.
Supporters across the country who had cheered and agonised through the 90 minutes and extra time were distraught after Italy claimed victory.
In Trafalgar Square some fans began singing the national anthem, cheering the Three Lions’ accomplishments despite the defeat.
In Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Wigan, Greater Manchester, Mary Thomas, 64, said: “To lose it at the last kick of the game, last kick of the tournament, is a sickener.