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England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain in pictures

Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute strike saw Spain win Euro 2024 with a 2-1 win over England in the final in Berlin.

Here the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best images from the tournament’s showpiece.

England squad line up for a picture pre-match
England players line up ahead of the match (Andrew Milligan/PA)

A shot of the Olympiastadion
Berlin’s Olympiastadion played host to the competition’s showpiece (Adam Davy/PA)

The Prince of Wales and Prince George watch from the stands
The Prince of Wales (right) and Prince George (centre) were in attendance for the game (Adam Davy/PA)

John Stones tackling Nico Williams
John Stones made a brilliant stop to deny Nico Williams early in the game (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Harry Kane tackling Fabian Ruiz
England captain Harry Kane was shown a yellow card in the 25th minute for catching Fabian Ruiz (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Luke Shaw running with the ball
The final saw Luke Shaw (right) make his first start for England in the tournament (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Phil Foden on the floor after shooting
Phil Foden had England’s first shot on target saved just before the break (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Spain made an instant impact after the break as Nico Williams gave them the lead just two minutes into the second half (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Spain made an instant impact after the break as Nico Williams gave them the lead just two minutes into the second half (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jordan Pickford saving Lamine Yamal's shot
Jordan Pickford made a great save to turn Lamine Yamal’s effort behind (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Mikel Oyarzabal scoring for Spain
However, Mikel Oyarzabal proved to be the hero for Spain after he found the winner in the 86th minute (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Dani Olmo heading the ball
Spanish duo Unai Simon and Dani Olmo were on hand to deny headers from Declan Rice and Marc Guehi in the final stages, with Olmo (right) making a headed clearance on the goalline (Adam Davy/PA)

Spain players celebrating at full time
Spain players erupted into celebration on the full time whistle (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Gareth Southgate and Jude Bellingham
England manager Gareth Southgate commiserated with Jude Bellingham at full-time (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Southgate walks past the trophy as England’s wait for a first major men’s trophy since 1966 goes on (Adam Davy/PA)
Southgate walks past the trophy as England’s wait for a first major men’s trophy since 1966 goes on (Adam Davy/PA)

Alvaro Morata lifts the trophy as Spain celebrate their European Championship (Nick Potts/PA)
Alvaro Morata lifts the trophy as Spain celebrate their European Championship (Nick Potts/PA)