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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Josh Halliday North of England editor

‘Heartbreak once again’: fans in Manchester crushed by Euros final loss

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Fans watching Spain v England at the AO Arena in Manchester
The AO Arena claimed to be the biggest Euros fan zone in Europe as it screened England’s match against Spain. Photograph: Ian Hodgson/PA

For all the questions that surrounded Gareth Southgate’s England team this summer, there was only one that mattered come kick-off in Berlin: did you dare to dream?

Despite the negativity aimed at the Three Lions over the last six weeks – at times, it felt like kicking the manager became its own national sport – there were good reasons to believe.

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