Euro 2020: Italy fight back to beat England 3-2 on penalties at Wembley in London
- It is the first time Italy have won the European Championship since 1968
- The prematch build-up was marred by seemingly ticketless supporters charging barriers in an attempt to access the stadium
Italy have won the European Championship for the first time since 1968 with a 3-2 victory on penalties over England in the 2020 final at Wembley in London.
It is heartbreak for England, seeking to end a title drought from 1966, and for manager Gareth Southgate who missed a crucial spot-kick in the 1996 semi-final shoot-out loss against Germany. His selection of kickers will be long questioned now.
Nearly two full hours previously his judgment looked perfect as the recalled Kieran Trippier crossed for fellow full back Shaw to volley home from the left in under two minutes for the fastest-ever goal in a Euro final.
But veteran Leonardo Bonucci scrambled home a 67th minute equaliser and Italy crowned a 34-game unbeaten run under coach Robert Mancini with their second continental trophy after 1968.
The prematch build-up was marred by seemingly ticketless supporters charging barriers in an attempt to access the stadium with several English media outlets reporting on the incidents and videos on social media showing fans rushing gates.
