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In pictures: Joy and sorrow over Euro 2020 final

12 July 2021

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Getty Images n England fan reacts after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

High hopes and nerves gave way to fear and sorrow as England lost to Italy on penalties during their first major international final in 55 years.

Here is a selection of photos before, during, and after the historic match.

News image — Emotions were on display as thousands of fans turned up to Wembley to show their support.

PA Media An England fan with a painted face outside Wembley Stadium, London, on 11 July 2021 — Emotions were on display as thousands of fans turned up to Wembley to show their support.

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News image — There was a festive atmosphere outside stadium.

Getty Images Fans of England on Wembley Way prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London — There was a festive atmosphere outside stadium.

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News image — This fan used the occasion to show off his England tattoos.

Action Images via Reuters A fan is seen with England tattoos on Wembley Way outside Wembley Stadium, on 11 July 2021 — This fan used the occasion to show off his England tattoos.

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News image — Thousands of supporters cheered and chanted in the build-up to the match.

Getty Images Supporters arrive at Wembley Stadium ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between England and Italy in northwest London on July 11, 2021. — Thousands of supporters cheered and chanted in the build-up to the match.

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News image — Hopes were high as fans gathered around the country to watch the game.

AFP A woman waves an England flag as England fans gather in central London ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between England and Italy on July 11, 2021. — Hopes were high as fans gathered around the country to watch the game.

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News image — The Red Arrows performed a flyover above Wembley Stadium in support of the England team.

Getty Images The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, perform a fly-past over Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021 before kick off of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England. — The Red Arrows performed a flyover above Wembley Stadium in support of the England team.

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News image — A large replica of The Henri Delaunay Trophy is seen while performers dance inside the stadium prior to kick-off.

Getty Images A large replica of The Henri Delaunay Trophy is seen whilst performers dance inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — A large replica of The Henri Delaunay Trophy is seen while performers dance inside the stadium prior to kick-off.

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News image — This was English football's most important day for more than half a century and the team was urged on by a fervent crowd.

Getty Images England fans cheer before the start of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021. — This was English football's most important day for more than half a century and the team was urged on by a fervent crowd.

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News image — England were up and running with an early goal from Luke Shaw after two minutes.

Getty Images Luke Shaw of England celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — England were up and running with an early goal from Luke Shaw after two minutes.

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News image — Fans in Manchester had barely settled into their seats before the opportunity for celebration.

PA Media Fans react to Luke Shaw's dramatic opener — Fans in Manchester had barely settled into their seats before the opportunity for celebration.

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News image — Wembley grew anxious as Italy gained possession. Experience proved critical for the Azzurri (Blues).

Getty Images General view inside the stadium during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — Wembley grew anxious as Italy gained possession. Experience proved critical for the Azzurri (Blues).

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News image — Italy dominated possession and Leonardo Bonucci restored parity from close range in the 67th minute.

Getty Images Leonardo Bonucci of Italy scores their side's first goal past Jordan Pickford of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — Italy dominated possession and Leonardo Bonucci restored parity from close range in the 67th minute.

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News image — Italy's goal dampened the party atmosphere at the fan zone in Trafford Park, Manchester.

PA Media England fans are dejected after Italy's Leonardo Bonucci scores the equalising goal to level the score at 1-1 at the fan zone in Trafford Park, Manchester as they watch the UEFA Euro 2020 Final between Italy and England. Picture date: Sunday July 11, 2021. — Italy's goal dampened the party atmosphere at the fan zone in Trafford Park, Manchester.

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News image — It was a very tough second half for England, with Italy in control. As extra time loomed, Giorgio Chiellini fouled Bukayo Saka.

EPA Giorgio Chiellini of Italy fouls Bukayo Saka — It was a very tough second half for England, with Italy in control. As extra time loomed, Giorgio Chiellini fouled Bukayo Saka.

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News image — A tense period of extra time failed to find a winner, it was on to penalties.

PA Media An England fan look nervous in the second half of extra time at the fan zone in Trafford Park, Manchester as they watch the UEFA Euro 2020 Final between Italy and England. July 11, 2021. — A tense period of extra time failed to find a winner, it was on to penalties.

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News image — The Duchess of Cambridge appeared unable to watch.

Getty Images The Duchess of Cambridge at Wembley — The Duchess of Cambridge appeared unable to watch.

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News image — Under Gareth Southgate, the young side provided the nation with hope.

PA Media England fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham watching the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Euro 2020 Final between Italy and England. July 11, 2021. — Under Gareth Southgate, the young side provided the nation with hope.

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News image — England missed three of their five penalties, Marcus Rashford hitting a post and Gianluigi Donnarumma denying Jadon Sancho.

Getty Images Fans look on in disbelief as England fail to make a penalty — England missed three of their five penalties, Marcus Rashford hitting a post and Gianluigi Donnarumma denying Jadon Sancho.

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News image — Italian fans at home in Rome were tense as Jordan Pickford kept England hopes alive with saves from Andrea Belotti and Jorginho.

AFP A supporter of the Italian national football team reacts as he watches the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between England and Italy, at the Piazza del Popolo fanzone, in Rome on July 11, 2021. — Italian fans at home in Rome were tense as Jordan Pickford kept England hopes alive with saves from Andrea Belotti and Jorginho.

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News image — Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka saw the giant Italy goalkeeper save his spot-kick.

Getty Images Bukayo Saka of England misses his team's fifth penalty in a penalty shoot out which is saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy during the penalty shoot out in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka saw the giant Italy goalkeeper save his spot-kick.

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News image — The tearful 19-year-old Saka, who showed such courage to step forward, was consoled by his team-mates and manager.

Getty Images Bukayo Saka of England is consoled by Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England following defeat in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — The tearful 19-year-old Saka, who showed such courage to step forward, was consoled by his team-mates and manager.

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News image — The moment in Manchester when it became clear the dream was finally over

PA Media Fans in Manchester react to one of England's missed penalties — The moment in Manchester when it became clear the dream was finally over

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News image — In the end, it was spot-kick suffering for England once again as jubilant Italian squad rushed towards their keeper to celebrate victory.

Getty Images Players of Italy celebrate following victory in the penalty shoot out as players of England look dejected during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — In the end, it was spot-kick suffering for England once again as jubilant Italian squad rushed towards their keeper to celebrate victory.

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News image — Italy fans cheered in Piccadilly Circus in central London as their team won.

PA Media Italy fans celebrate in Piccadilly Circus in central London after their team won the UEFA Euro 2020 Final against England when the game was decided on penalties. — Italy fans cheered in Piccadilly Circus in central London as their team won.

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News image — There were triumphant scenes across Italy. Here supporters celebrate in Piazza del Duomo in Milan.

AFP Supporters of the Italian national football team celebrate after Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties to win the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between England and Italy in Piazza del Duomo in Milan on July 11, 2021. — There were triumphant scenes across Italy. Here supporters celebrate in Piazza del Duomo in Milan.

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News image — Ecstatic fans started street parties across the country immediately.

AFP Supporter of the Italian national football team celebrate after Italy beat England 3-2 on penalty shootout to win the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between England and Italy, in Rome on July 11, 2021. — Ecstatic fans started street parties across the country immediately.

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News image — England fans at the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone in London were dejected after the loss.

Andrew Matthews England fans are dejected after England lose the game on penalties at the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone in London as they watch the UEFA Euro 2020 Final between Italy and England. July 11, 2021. — England fans at the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone in London were dejected after the loss.

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News image — The result was a familiar tale of disappointment.

PA Media England fans are dejected after England lose the game on penalties at Vinegar Yard, London as they watch the UEFA Euro 2020 Final — The result was a familiar tale of disappointment.

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News image — Italy edged over the line and both Southgate and his players looked devastated, as were the fans at Wembley.

AFP England fans look on after Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021. — Italy edged over the line and both Southgate and his players looked devastated, as were the fans at Wembley.

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News image — England's years of hurt go on. Dreams of a major trophy shattered once more.

Getty Images Harry Kane of England walks past the Henri Delaunay Trophy following his team's defeat in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. — England's years of hurt go on. Dreams of a major trophy shattered once more.

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News image — Italy's players and staff celebrated in front of their exultant fans. Euro 2020 was their sixth major tournament title, only Germany (seven) have won more.

Reuters Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning Euro 2020 — Italy's players and staff celebrated in front of their exultant fans. Euro 2020 was their sixth major tournament title, only Germany (seven) have won more.

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News image — As despondent fans made their way home, a huge clean-up operation began.

Reuters England fans outside Wembley Stadium after Italy wins the Euro 2020 — As despondent fans made their way home, a huge clean-up operation began.

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Getty Images A fan leaves Wembley as the Wembley arch is lit in the colours of the Italian flag following their win during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.

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