England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Ben Stokes lauds "phenomenal" England manager Gareth Southgate
Following a 1-1 draw against Italy at Wembley on Sunday night, England came unstuck in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
Jul 12, 17:50
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Mark Hateley laments racial abuse as a "sad indictment" of humanity
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were subjected to racist abuse on social media after missing penalties on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 15:49
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament - Ronaldo, Sterling, Pogba
Sports Mole selects its team of the tournament from Euro 2020, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling and Paul Pogba.
Jul 12, 15:42
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
The numbers behind England's penalty-takers
Analysing the options available to manager Gareth Southgate.
Jul 12, 12:55
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England's youngsters did an incredible job'
The England manager sees 'a huge number of positives' in his team's Euro 2020 campaign.
Jul 12, 12:29
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate hits out at "unforgivable" racial abuse of England players
The abuse directed at England players has been roundly condemned.
Jul 12, 11:49
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Luke Shaw vows to give "devastated" Bukayo Saka "a big hug"
Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho all missed spot-kicks in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out defeat to Italy.
Jul 12, 11:47
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'I need a break'
The Three Lions suffered shoot-out agony in Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 12, 11:03
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Boris Johnson condemns "appalling" racial abuse towards England players
Arsenal said they would offer their support to Bukayo Saka, and told him to hold his head high.
Jul 12, 08:57
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Jose Mourinho criticises Bukayo Saka penalty decision
The Arsenal forward's penalty was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Italy victory at Wembley.
Jul 12, 07:44
Italy manager Roberto Mancini on June 16, 2021
Roberto Mancini: 'Italy have done something incredible'
Italy won the European Championship for the first time since 1968.
Jul 12, 07:42
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Jordan Henderson: 'England must use Euros heartbreak as fuel'
The loss means England are still without major silverware since lifting the World Cup in 1966.
Jul 12, 07:40
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate urges England players to "hold their heads high"
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed from the spot on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 07:39
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
FA condemns "disgusting" racial abuse of England players
An FA spokesperson said the organisation 'will do all we can to support the players affected'.
Jul 12, 07:36
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Euro 2020 day 31: Gareth Southgate accepts blame for penalty heartbreak
The England manager urged his players to walk away from the loss 'heads held high'.
Jul 12, 07:35
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Italy 1-1 England: Roberto Mancini's side win Euro 2020 on penalties
More shoot-out misery for the Three Lions.
Jul 11, 22:14
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, May 9 2021
Preview:Hibernian vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Hibernian and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 09:09
Benfica defender Nuno Tavares pictured in action in November 2020
Who is Arsenal's new left-back Nuno Tavares?
SportsMole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's first signing of the summer transfer window Nuno Tavares.
Jul 10, 13:53
Jordan Pickford celebrates England's equaliser against Denmark on July 7, 2021
England's player ratings from Euro 2020
Gareth Southgate has led the Three Lions through to Sunday's final.
Jul 10, 09:15
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci pictured on November 4, 2020
Italy's Leonardo Bonucci prepared for "the youngsters versus the veterans"
Veteran defensive duo Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini have more than 200 caps between them.
Jul 9, 15:09
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
How England could line up against Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-​depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 9, 14:00
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Italy and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 13:27
England's Harry Kane scores against Denmark at Euro 2020 on July 7, 2021
England 2-1 Denmark: Harry Kane sends Three Lions into Euro 2020 final
Harry Kane's extra-time winner secured a place in the Euro 2020 final.
Jul 7, 21:50
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Bukayo Saka given the nod as England face Denmark
Arsenal man returned to the line-up at Wembley.
Jul 7, 18:41
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
England boast fully-fit squad before Denmark semi-final
Gareth Southgate's side take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Jul 6, 11:19
Martin Odegaard in action for Arsenal on February 14, 2021
Three possible alternatives to Martin Odegaard for Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at three creative players Arsenal could target as alternatives to Martin Odegaard, who is set to stay at Real Madrid.
Jul 6, 10:24
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Bukayo Saka trains with England squad ahead of Denmark semi-final
Bukayo Saka sat out the 4-0 win over Ukraine on Saturday.
Jul 5, 12:26
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
How England could line up against Denmark
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark on Wednesday.
Jul 5, 09:25
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Preview:England vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between England and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 09:15
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Ukraine 0-4 England: Three Lions to meet Denmark in semi-finals
The skipper's double was added to by Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson.
Jul 3, 21:14
Jack Grealish and Declan Rice celebrate as England beat Germany on June 29, 2021
Team News: Ukraine vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's European Championship clash between Ukraine and England.
Jul 2, 19:00
England's Luke Shaw in action with Albania's Elseid Hysaj on March 28, 2021
Luke Shaw pays tribute to 'nice guy' Bukayo Saka
Luke Shaw says the Arsenal teenager is a big hit in the England squad.
Jul 1, 18:27
Jack Grealish and Declan Rice celebrate as England beat Germany on June 29, 2021
How England could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 quarter-final with Ukraine.
Jul 1, 10:03
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for England against Germany at Euro 2020 on June 29, 2021
Preview:Ukraine vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Ukraine and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 09:40
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
England line up with three-man defence for Germany tie
A three-man defence was chosen for the second round match.
Jun 29, 15:10
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured on April 21, 2021
Marcus Rashford claims Jadon Sancho could be "big factor" in Germany game
Jadon Sancho plays his club football for Borussia Dortmund.
Jun 28, 13:01
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
How England could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Germany on Tuesday.
Jun 27, 13:17
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
Preview:England vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between England and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 27, 10:40
Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring for Spain against Slovakia at Euro 2020 on June 23, 2021
Euro 2020 Team of the Week - Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2020 Team of the Week for matchweek three, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne and Paul Pogba.
Jun 24, 11:26
England captain Harry Kane during the Euro 2020 clash with Croatia on June 13, 2021
England's winners and losers at Euro 2020 thus far
Gareth Southgate faces some difficult selection calls for the last-16 tie.
Jun 23, 11:52
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