It is an image that no England fan wanted to see - Roberto Mancini and his coaching staff embracing in ecstasy as the Italy players raced around Wembley pitch in jubilation.
After reaching the final and the chance to lift a first international trophy since 1966, a fairytale story ended in a depressingly predictive manner - one that Three Lions supporters know all too well - England losing out on penalties. A year on from that fateful day at Euro 2020, and it is the women's turn to inspire a nation.
While the men might have fallen at the very last hurdle, there is reason to be optimistic this summer as England host the Women's Euro 2022. Sarina Wiegman's side have started off in fine fashion, claiming victory against Austria in a nervy opener that could have been a potential banana skin.
