"2nd consecutive runner-up medals are rejected!" 英's national team lost the Euro 2024 medal as soon as it received it
Jul 15, 2024
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The English national team, which has missed its second consecutive Euro 2024, was inconsolable throughout the ceremony.
England lost to Spain 1-2 in the Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany on the 15th (Korea time). Spain won their fourth career championship after 1964, 2008 and 2012, and England again missed their dream of winning their first major tournament since the 1966 World Cup.
England scored the opening goal in the second minute of the second half to Nico Williams after finishing 0-0 in the first half. Cole Palmer, who was put in after Harry Kane's replacement in the second half, shook the net to balance the game, but Mikel Oyarsabal pushed the winning goal in the 41st minute of the second half. After Palmer's corner kick in the 45th minute of the second half, he had a decisive equalizer chance, but defender Dani Olmo followed goalkeeper Simone by clearing the ball with a desperate header in the net, eventually securing the victory. Spain cheered hotly and England shook their heads. It is the first time in the history of the Euro that the runner-up in two consecutive tournaments is.
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Palmer, the equalizer, had already taken off his medal before the trophy, while Jude Bellingham, Kobe Manidou and Kyle Walker also threw off their medals as they came down the podium. Southgate also looked on after quickly pulling out the medal.
England manager Southgate said before the tournament that if England did not succeed, it could be his last tournament. Asked about his future course of action shortly after the defeat to Spain, Southgate said, `Now is not the right time to make such a decision. I'll talk to the people involved, but this is not the time." "England are in a really good position now in terms of squad and age. Most of the national team is players who can play not only in the World Cup but also in the next Euro." At the same time, he expressed his deep regret that he lost his second chance to win the championship in front of his eyes, saying, `There is a lot to look forward to, but at the moment it is not comforting.'
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