England’s Euros dream has ended in tears – but at least there are these 42 funny reactions to cheer us up
That 30 years of hurt got another extension to at least 60 years, as England’s men ended their Euros run in a 2-1 defeat to Spain.
It had all seemed so, well, hopeful before kick-off, with good luck wisshes filling the internet.
Come on lads!!!! #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/2LgdBHbGxs
— antanddec (@antanddec) July 14, 2024
Made it to Berlin.
Come on @England pic.twitter.com/cOhYWjEuhV
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 14, 2024
Today, all cats are lions#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/hQWc156O8H
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 14, 2024
Spain’s newly 17-year-old Lamine Yamal was out there breaking more records before the first whistle.
Lamine Yamal is the youngest ever male player to feature in a World Cup or Euros final ✨
He's surpassed Pele’s record from the 1958 World Cup #Euro2024 #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/L6Iwux7UdM
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 14, 2024
A goalless first half was quickly forgotten with an early shot on target from Nico Williams a minute after play resumed, but England didn’t stay on the back foot. A Cole Palmer equaliser at 72 minutes gave the team, and the fans, fresh hope.
But it wasn’t to be. An 86th-minute heartbreaker from Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal left England too little time for a comeback, and it was soon all over.
Good luck wishes turned to condolences.
This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards @England. W
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2024
⚽️ His Majesty The King has written to Gareth Southgate and the @England team following their loss against Spain at the @EURO2024 final this evening.
Read the letter below. pic.twitter.com/YTHYRfeR44— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2024
It was a night of highs and lows, depending on your allegience, but it was a great couple of hors on social media.
1.
I don't think the British Broadcasting Corporation should show Spain getting the trophy, we voted leave, just cut it off the second we lose, what's our licence fee for
— Marie Le Conte (@youngvulgarian) July 14, 2024
2.
*the killers live streaming the match and launching into Hurt by Nine Inch Nails when the whistle blew*
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) July 14, 2024
3.
You won, Spain. Enjoy the trophy, I hope it makes you very happy. Dear lord, what a sad little life, Spain pic.twitter.com/bU5ujCLZXs
— John Rain (@ItsJohnRain) July 14, 2024
4.
pic.twitter.com/p6S1sdKSM1
— Nerine Skinner (@nerineskinner) July 14, 2024
5.
Of course, if, as children, the England team had been given football goals by their parents, things would be very different.
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) July 14, 2024
6.
FLEABAG (2016) pic.twitter.com/vwjvde5QTu
— Stephen Kelly (@StephenPKelly) July 14, 2024
7.
When the tournament's over and all you've got to look forward to is Everton. pic.twitter.com/sH45zmovDf
— Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) July 14, 2024
8.
‘So what do we make of these new lemon Magnums?’ pic.twitter.com/RFWAZGFstG
— Mike Scott (@IrkthePurists) July 14, 2024
9.
I appreciate the England team making it easier on the camera crews by keeping all of the play in one half of the pitch.
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) July 14, 2024
10.
I had a word with Gareth Southgate and advised him to focus on the centre ground and get rid of the left wingers completely. #ESPENG #EURO2024
— Parody Keir Starmer (@Parody_PM) July 14, 2024
11.
It won’t be coming home then. I’ll tell the children. pic.twitter.com/wcHjqkLHTD
— Michael Fry (@BigDirtyFry) July 14, 2024
12.
Saddened to see the “anyone but England” attitude of some of my fellow Scots today. Some of the stuff I've seen nearly made me choke on my paella.
— Bob Servant (@bobservant) July 14, 2024
13.
Wonder if the king holds his breath when the crowd start singing God Save Our Gracious…. and whispers to himself ‘oh please let it be me’ #thefootball
— jennylandreth (@jennylandreth) July 14, 2024
14.
John Stones sounds like what they’d call a Bastard born in the mountains in Game of Thrones.
— Seán Burke (@SeanBurkeShow) July 14, 2024
15.
Going to need a good film to wind down after the football. Thinking either The Manchurian Candidate, Day of the Jackal or Rogue Male.
— Lev Parikian (@LevParikian) July 14, 2024
16.
Watching the match with a group of gays and one of them just asked "if we win, do we host the next one?"
— ️ (@carbdiem) July 14, 2024
17.
Would love more group screenings of things at the pub. Just a full room of people drinking pints and critiquing the houses on Location Location Location
— Alice Etches (@aliceetches) July 14, 2024
18.
Harry Kane did the work of two men on that pitch tonight. Unfortunately, they were Christopher Biggins and Michael Heseltine.
— Jason (@NickMotown) July 14, 2024
19.
The commentators keep saying things that sound like wrestling moves:
– Dispossessed Stones
– Spanish Throw
– Collision Inside the Box
– English Pressure
– Rice Delivery#ESPENG #EURO2024— James Marsters (@earlofbeverley) July 14, 2024
20.
FFS, will I ever support a team that wins a final? Supporting England is supposed to be a break from the LUFC misery…
— Ralph Ineson (@ralphineson) July 14, 2024
21.
I’m surprised when people who should know better dismiss football as twenty two people kicking a ball around. It’s like saying the Marriage of Figaro is half a dozen people screaming. #EURO2024
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) July 14, 2024
