Gareth Southgate<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gareth Southgate\u2019s side reached the final for a second successive European Championship, only to fall short of ending the men\u2019s team\u2019s wait of more than half a century for a major trophy.<\/p>\n
Their journey to Berlin, where they were beaten 2-1 by Spain on Sunday, was far from smooth. At times there was criticism of England\u2019s style of play and the failure to best utilise a squad packed with young, attacking talent.<\/p>\n
The final followed a similar pattern to their other knockout games \u2013 concede the first goal and then mount a comeback \u2013 but it was Spain who found a late winner on this occasion.<\/p>\n
In the final, England had 35% possession, nine attempts at goal compared to Spain\u2019s 16, and 16 touches in the opposition\u2019s penalty area compared to 30 for Spain.<\/p>\n
Ex-England striker Gary Lineker said on BBC One <\/em><\/strong>that it was a \u201cheartbreaking defeat for England, but in some ways a victory for attacking football\u201d.<\/p>\nRio Ferdinand and Chris Sutton were among those of the opinion that England had not been sufficiently \u201cbrave\u201d during their time in Germany.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhenever these players in this England team have won things with their clubs, they\u2019ve got the quality, but they\u2019re all brave in the big moments,\u201d said former England centre-back Ferdinand on BBC One<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u201cThey\u2019re courageous, they take risks, they take chances. They don\u2019t wait to go behind, they take chances when the game\u2019s in the balance and when it\u2019s most difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you win stuff, you have to have that courage and just lay it out there, roll the dice at times and you can\u2019t always play from a conservative position.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former Premier League winner Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live<\/em><\/strong>, added: \u201cEngland were not brave enough on the evening to make the next step.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is a good thing for football that Spain won the tournament with the brand they have played. Spain played the beautiful game and England didn\u2019t \u2013 the beauty of Gareth\u2019s team has been getting over the line.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpain are a team. England are bits and pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n
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