‘A Horrible Way To End It’: England Fans Despair After Crushing Penalties Loss

England fans at Boxpark Croydon as Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci scores their side’s first goal, in London on July 11, 2021. 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.