Duke of Cambridge visits England changing room after Euro 2020 final to share message
England were visited by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, following their heartbreaking defeat by Italy on penalties at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s side were beaten 3-2 on spot-kicks after the two teams drew 1-1 over the preceding 120 minutes.
Marcus Rashford hit the post with his attempt while Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka both saw their shots saved by Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Jordan Pickford made two saves, including from penalty specialist Jorginho, but Donnarumma’s save from Saka won it for Italy.
It was a cruel way to end a brilliant tournament for England, who reached their first European Championship final and first major final of any kind since 1966.
Things had started exceptionally well when Luke Shaw smashed Southgate’s side ahead after just two minutes.
But Leonardo Bonucci’s close-range equaliser from a corner ensured it went the distance and penalties once again were England’s downfall.
