- Spain have won their fourth European Championship after beating England in the Euro 2024 final.
- Lamine Yamal won the tournament’s best young player award.
- England’s wait for success to continue until 60 years
| list | Euro 2024 final |
|---|---|
| Competition Day | Sunday night, July 14, 2024 |
| stadium | Olympiastadion |
| Competition results | Spain 2-1 England |
Two gems from the land of the bulls
Euro 2024 ended with the victory of the Spanish national team over England. Although the European Cup is as valuable as any other trophy in the โปรโมชั่น ufabet world. What Spain achieved was to bring out gems like Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal to shine in this tournament. Both of them became the main force leading the team to win the championship at a young age and have the potential to continue in many more competitions. Nico Williams, at the
age of 22, showed his skill level that is no less than the other seniors in the national team. He played in almost every game in the tournament. Scoring 2 goals and 1 assist as a left wing striker. The most important goal was the shot that gave England the lead in the final match. Which must be said to have the most excellent finishing.
As for the youngster, Lamine Yamal, at the age of 17. He played equally well. Throughout the tournament, Yamal used his unique ability to trick his opponents. Until they were at a loss. Including a stunning goal in the semi-final against France. Yamal became the youngest player in Euro history to score. The youngster from La Masia finished the tournament with one goal and four assists, and was duly named the tournament’s best young player.
Super Sub, Game Changer
In a high-stakes football match, the outcome of the match is often decided by the substitutes. And today was no different. England decided to bring on Cole Palmer in the 70th minute in the hope that the Chelsea star could turn the game around after they fell behind Spain early in the second half. Palmer did not disappoint the fans. The 22-year-old took just three minutes to run and whip the ball from outside the penalty area into the corner of the goal to equalize, giving the Three Lions hope to revive their spirits.
But if England can do i. Why can’t a high-quality team like Spain do it too? We have to admire the experience of coach Luis de la Fuente who chose to send Miguel Oyarzabal on to replace Alvaro Morata who didn’t really participate in the game. And just a few moments after Cole Palmer brought England back into the game, super sub Oyarzabal brought the Bulls back into the lead with a Marc Cucurella pass that was just a fingernail’s width offside. And that goal was enough to give Spain another shot at the title.
England still has to wait.
It is officially the 58th year that the England national team has failed to make it home in a major football tournament. It must be said that in the past few years, from Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, to Euro 2024, the England national team has come close to winning the championship time and time again. But has never experienced the glory of being the winner. And to be honest, they will be without a trophy until the 60th year when the next chance to win the championship will be long until the 2026 World Cup.
One thing that must be admired for this England national team is the heart of the players in the team, which is full of young players. They have experienced pain in the past two tournaments. But have come back stronger than ever in this Euro. Even though in many matches. They have not played as well as expected. Their playing style is boring in almost every match. But in the middle of the game. The Three Lions always seize the opportunity to turn the game around. These are good ingredients that can be used for many years. If they have a more skilled commander next time. They may find victory.
The chosen one was disappointed with the unforgettable Golden Boot award.
There is probably no one more suitable for the nickname “The King Without the Throne” than the unfortunate star player Harry Kane. Because throughout his playing career until the age of 30, Kane has never touched a championship trophy in his life. Even though he has swept up countless top scorer awards and is considered one of the best strikers of his era, in important football matches. Harry Kane is someone who cannot be relied on. Just like in the Euro 2024 final. This striker could not create any danger to opposing defenders.
Harry Kane’s disappointments in finals
– Lost 0-2 to Chelsea in the 2015 Carabao Cup final
– Lost 0-2 to Liverpool in the 2019 UEFA Champions League
final – Lost 0-1 to Man City in the 2021 Carabao Cup final
– Lost 2-3 to Italy on penalties in the Euro 2020 final
– Lost 1-2 to Spain in the Euro 2024 final
Despite the disappointment, Harry Kane still got a consolation prize of “joint top scorer”, which is an award he is probably not too proud of. Because with UEFA’s new criteria that determines the Golden Boot based on goals alone, 5 other players, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, George Michaudze, Jamal Musiala, and Ivan Schranz, have won the award with him. He is also the top scorer with the fewest goals scored since Euro 2012 (3 goals).
Is it time for Southgate to rethink himself?
Coming into Euro 2024 as the favorite team is not something that many media outlets will randomly predict. But when considering the total strength that the England national team has, coupled with the extensive experience of the senior players in the team. They deserve to be considered the favorites in every way. However, from the beginning of the tournament until the end, Gareth Southgate has never commanded his team to play up to their status. Especially in the three group stage matches where they were hardly in good form.
It is true that Southgate has brought the England national team far in many tournaments. He has brought the team close to victory time and time again, which is considered the best result since Sir Alf Ramsey led the Three Lions to win the World Cup in 1966. But as they say, “No one remembers second place” or “Only the winners will be in history”. Coming close to the championship but not winning means nothing more than making the English fans happy and ending up disappointed over and over again. Moreover, the playing style is not admirable.
Even the Football Association of England recently. It is likely that a statement will be made to trust Gareth Southgate to remain in charge of the team until the 2026 World Cup. But perhaps it is time for the 53-year-old to consider. Whether he is fit to continue to lead this team or let a new manager come in and make a change.