Harry Kane: This Defeat Hurts, The Wound Will Be Felt For Some Time To Come

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JAKARTA - England captain Harry Kane admits defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley on Sunday local time will leave scars that will be felt for some time to come.

England seemed to repeat the bad memories of the Euro 1996 semifinals, when they took a quick lead, matched their opponents and ultimately lost on penalties.

Luke Shaw's goal which broke the record for the fastest goal in a Euro final was rewarded by Leonardo Bonucci who broke the record as the oldest goalscorer in a Euro final.

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The 1-1 score lasted for 120 minutes and in the penalty shootout three of the five executioners of England failed, so Italy won 3-2 to become champions of Euro 2020, thwarting the "It's Coming Home" jargon of the home fans.

According to Kane, he and his team-mates have done everything they can and should be proud of their performances throughout Euro 2020, which at least resulted in the first final in the event.

"The players can't give more than this. Penalties leave the worst feeling when you lose," Kane told BBC Sport.

"It's a great tournament, we should be proud and keep our heads up.

"This defeat hurts now, and the wounds will be felt for some time to come," he added.

Kane became one of only two English executioners to succeed with Harry Maguire, before Marcus Rashford hit the post and then Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma.