Spain deserved to win EUROs, says Southgate

Spain's flawless record in Germany, winning all seven matches leading up to their triumph, marked them as the deserving champions. Despite England's valiant effort in the final, ultimately losing 2-1 to a late Mikel Oyarzabal goal, Southgate acknowledged Spain's superiority throughout the tournament.

Admitting that England struggled to maintain possession against Spain's relentless pressure, he recognized the importance of ball control in the game.

Although disappointed with the outcome, Southgate emphasized the team's resilience and determination until the final whistle, highlighting missed opportunities that could have changed the course of the game.

Refraining from discussing his future, Southgate emphasized the need to analyze the match thoroughly before making any decisions.

Expressing his disappointment in captain Harry Kane's performance, Southgate addressed the challenges that Kane faced due to a lack of match practice.

Similarly devastated by the loss, Kane lamented the missed opportunities and acknowledged the mental and physical fatigue affecting the team's performance.

Despite the defeat, Kane expressed the players' desire for Southgate to continue leading the team.

It has been clearly stated that we appreciate the manager, but ultimately, the decision lies with him. This is not the appropriate moment to discuss this matter. It is up to him to contemplate his choices. At present, we are all experiencing a sense of pain.