‘Heartbroken’ Harry Kane posts emotional 84-word tweet after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat

HARRY KANE admits he’s been left “heartbroken” by England’s latest Euros heartache.

The Three Lions lost their second successive European Championship final in Berlin on Sunday night.

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And their bid to end the nation’s 58-year-long wait for silverware goes on following a 2-1 defeat to Spain ,

An 85th-minute winner from Mikel Oyarzabal broke English hearts around the world and saw La Roja get their hands on the Henri Deleanuy trophy for the fourth time.

Kane, whose personal trophy drought continues, cut a devastated figure after the final whistle.

But the Three Lions skipper has vowed to keep fighting to bring football home.

He wrote on social media: “Heartbroken we couldn’t achieve what we worked so hard to.

“It was a long tough tournament.

“And I’m so proud of the boys and staff for getting to the final.

“Ultimately we fell short of our target and will have to live with that.

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England ratings: Palmer the super sub but captain Kane struggles yet again in Spain heartbreak

COLE PALMER came off the bench to be England’s star man – but his heroics were unable to stop heartbreak against Spain, writes Tom Barclay.

Mikel Oyarzabal struck a late dagger through the hearts of the Three Lions to seal a 2-1 Spanish victory.

And that ensured that 58 years of hurt will go on.

Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated each England player in the crushing defeat:

Jordan Pickford: 8

Carefully controlled a blast of a backpass from John Stones on his line in the first half. Could do little to stop Williams’ opener but made two terrific stops to deny Yamal, only for Oyarzabal to poke home at the death.

Kyle Walker: 6

Had his hands full with Williams but managed the Spanish livewire pretty well but could not get near his powerful opener.

John Stones: 8

A colossus again as he played every single minute of this Euros, despite lack of Manchester City game-time. Superb block on early Williams shot, was often in the right place at the right time and at one point dribbled all the way up the pitch.

Marc Guehi: 6

Solid alongside Stones and overall it has been a brilliant first tournament for the Crystal Palace star. But Oyarzabal nicked in front of him for the winner.

Bukayo Saka: 7

Most consistent attacker for England across the tournament and had a good battle with pantomime villain Marc Cucurella here. It was his cross that Bellingham laid off for Palmer to work his magic.

Declan Rice: 7

Went past his boss Gareth Southgate’s cap haul by winning his 58th here and he is still only 25. Was in the thick of it in the midfield battle throughout.

Kobbie Mainoo: 5

Just 19 and starting a major final for England in the middle of midfield. Fewer bursts forward though than in recent games as his side struggled for possession and was subbed for Palmer as Southgate searched for a leveller.

Luke Shaw: 7

Looked so sharp for a player making his first start since Luton away on February 10, winning his battle against Lamine Yamal in the first half. But Yamal got the better of him after the break to tee up Williams’ opener.

Phil Foden: 6

Out of possession it was his job to man-mark Manchester City colleague Rodri, until the Spanish maestro went off injured at half-time. Had a half-chance just before the break but could not beat Unai Simon.

Jude Bellingham: 7

Shunted wide left when England did not have the ball – which was a lot of the time. Riskily flew into a few tackles, but it was his clever lay-off that teed up Palmer.

Harry Kane: 4

His lack of involvement was summed up by England fans calling for Ollie Watkins in the 57th minute. They got their wish on the hour.

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Ollie Watkins: 6

Semi-final hero was introduced far earlier here to get some legs in behind, though he did not have too much impact this time.

Cole Palmer: 9

What an impact after emerging with just twenty minutes to go. Yet another of Southgate’s subs paid off handsomely as Palmer curled a peach of an equaliser with 17 minutes remaining, sending most of the Olympiastadion potty.

Ivan Toney: 6

Thrown on right at the end but could not make an impact.

Gareth Southgate: 7

The game was a chess match for the first half and Southgate was never going to go early with his bold moves.

His subs were excellent to be fair, with Palmer brilliantly getting his team back into it.

Critics will say England did not play attacking enough but Spain are one hell of a side – and Southgate’s men pushed them all the way.

“But as we always do we will pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and be ready to fight again in an England shirt.

“Thank you to all the fans that believed in us and supported us to the very end!”

Kane, 30, looked a shell of the player who lit up the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich last season throughout the tournament.

But the former Tottenham hitman was quick to dismiss suggestions of his less than stellar displays being down to an injury.

He told BBC Five Live: “No, it’s time to talk about personal things.

“The tournament plays out in different situations. You deal with a lot as a player throughout these tournaments.

“Everyone is dealing with issues and you’re at your maximum physical capabilities and it was just the way the game panned out today and the way the tournament’s gone.

“Of course, from a personal point of view I would have loved to have played better tonight and it would’ve been a different outcome but unfortunately it wasn’t.”

Gareth Southgate ‘s future as England manager was up in the air going into Euro 2024.

And the 53-year-old has hinted he could STEP DOWN from the role after his troops’ latest failure.

He said: “I think England are in a really good position in terms of the experiences they’ve got now. The age of the squad.

“Most of this squad are going to be around not only for the World Cup but the next Euros as well.

“There’s a lot to look forward to but this moment is not any consolation.”

When pressed further on his future, Southgate, whose contract expires in December, added: “I don’t think now is a good time to make a decision like that.

“I need to talk to the right people. It’s not for now.”

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