Italy has won a dramatic European Championship final after victory over England in a tense penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium.
It was just the second time in tournament history the final had been decided on penalties.
Italy won the match 3-2 after England failed to score three times in the shootout.
The scores were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes after Monday’s (Australian time) match. Neither side could find a winner in extra time.
Earlier, England struck the fastest goal in a Euro final when, after breaking out from an Italy corner, Harry Kane fed Kieran Trippier on the right and his glorious cross was drilled home first time by left back Luke Shaw after one minute 57 seconds.
But Italy drew level in the 67th when England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford pushed Marco Verratti’s header against the post and Leonardo Bonucci pounced to slot in the loose ball.
England last won a major tournament in 1966 and had won its past two penalty shootouts.
By contrast, Italy was unbeaten in 33 matches.
-more to come
-with AAP
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