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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nick Ames at the Olympiastadion, Berlin

Harry Kane: ‘Losing a final is as painful as it can be. We wanted to do it so badly’

Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate cut dejected figures following England’s defeat by Spain
Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate cut dejected figures following England’s defeat by Spain. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

An anguished Harry Kane called ­England’s Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain “as painful as it can be”, describing their sense of hurt after losing to Mikel Oyarzabal’s late ­winner in Berlin.

Spain were worthy winners but that was little consolation to the ­England captain, who again looked below par and was replaced by Ollie Watkins just after the hour. The ­country’s wait for a first men’s tournament win since 1966 continues after a night when Gareth Southgate again refused to offer indications about his future.

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