How did the players fare in England's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024?


ENGLAND (3-4-2-1):

7 PICKFORD: Made three excellent second-half saves to ensure England’s defeat was not a heavier one

6 Walker: Wasn’t able to keep Williams quiet for long enough – got pulled infield for the winger’s opening goal

7 Stones: Kept Morata quiet for the Spanish forward’s time on the field – had an extremely good tournament

6 Guehi: Did well for the most part, but was unable to prevent Oyarzabal from turning home Spain’s winner

7 Saka: Carried a threat down the right for England and helped set up Palmer’s equalising goal

6 Mainoo: Didn’t look fazed by the occasion, but had to focus on defending and was nowhere near as influential as in the semi-final

6 Rice: Couldn’t exert much influence at the heart of midfield, but came close with a late header that was saved

6 Shaw: Gave his all on his return to the starting side, but couldn’t prevent Yamal setting up Spain’s opener

5 Foden: Wasn’t really a factor for much of the game – ultimately, endured a fairly frustrating tournament

6 Bellingham: Had his moments in the second half, and came close with a low shot that flashed wide

4 Kane: Failed to record a single effort on target – another underwhelming display from a player who has had a difficult Euros


Subs:

5 Watkins (for Kane, 61): Couldn’t repeat his goalscoring heroics from the semi-final

7 Palmer (for Mainoo, 70): Scored a brilliant equaliser – should have had more minutes in the tournament

Toney (for Foden, 87)

(not used): Ramsdale (gk), Henderson (gk), Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Konsa, Dunk, Gomez, Wharton, Gallagher, Gordon, Bowen, Eze.


SPAIN (4-2-3-1):

Simon 6; Carvajal 7, Le Normand 6 (Nacho 83), Laporte 7, Cucurella 7; Rodri 6 (Zubimendi 46, 6), Ruiz 7; Yamal 8 (Merino 87), Olmo 8 , WILLIAMS 8; Morata 6 (Oyarzabal 67, 7).

Subs (not used): Raya (gk), Remiro (gk), Navas, Vivian, Grimaldo, Baena, Lopez, Merino, Joselu, Torres.


Man Of The Match: NICO WILLIAMS – Opened the scoring and stole the limelight from his fellow winger Lamine Yamal.