Fans inside London's Wembley Stadium and in packed out venues across the country were left in misery after England's hunt for its first top trophy since 1966 ended in bitter disappointment. "I'm feeling pretty gutted," Louis Adams, 22, told AFP from an east London pub as the victorious Italians celebrated on-screen. Raucous supporters had roared the team on from inside Wembley and at fan zones, pubs, restaurants and living rooms nationwide following a day of frenzied anticipation. Police reported "multiple cases" of flares being set off inside London stations and people "jumping off street lamps and hoardings", risking injury. "Italy didn't deserve it," she told AFP.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2021 12:11 UTC