Spain v England Euro 2024 final ratings: Williams 9, Yamal 8; Kane 3, Palmer 8

Record-breakers Spain win Euro 2024 final 2-1 as Three Lions' wait for second major trophy continues

Unai Simon 6/10

SPAIN RATINGS: A great night for Basques and not just Spaniards. Far quieter than his opposite number as Spain had 63 per cent of possession and six shots on target to England’s three as a Spanish sidShow more

Dani Carvajal 7/10

Back in the side after being suspended for the semi-final, the 32 year old Real Madrid man crossed well and was involved in the opening goal, but was also robbed by his teammate Bellingham, which led Show more

Robin Le Normand 7/10

Recalled after serving his suspension, the Real Sociedad man couldn’t get his foot around a 13th-minute ball close to England’s goal. Excellent in the air. PA

Aymeric Laporte 7/10

A comfortable evening against an unfit-looking Kane. More touches than any player on the pitch – and a higher passing accuracy, too, for a team that won all seven tournament games. EPA

Marc Cucurella 8/10

Booed again by the Germans in the crowd, but he crossed beautifully to set up Oyarzabal’s winner. EPA

Rodri 7/10

Juan Mata said of him: ‘In Rodri’s position there is no other like him. He gives options to everyone and he gives the forward players the security not to look back. He is amazing.’ Quite – and yet SpaShow more

Fabian Ruiz 8/10

Spain’s surprise performer in the tournament for the bold side that dominated possession, pressed and had individual skills. His half-volley went over after 70 minutes. AP

Dani Olmo 7/10

Great chance after 49 minutes from near the penalty spot. Smart first touch, then he dragged the ball wide. He also cleared a 90th-minute Guehi effort off the line. Getty Images

Lamine Yamal 8/10

Work cut out against Shaw, though he did get behind him in the build-up to Spain’s 47th-minute opener, passing to Williams. On the day after his 17th birthday, he missed a clear 83rd-minute chance. AlShow more

Nico Williams 9/10

Man of the match. Man of the tournament for many. An early danger, one of the stars of Euro 2024 saw an effort well blocked by Stones. Put his side ahead after being set up by Yamal. AFP

Alvaro Morata 6/10

Spain’s captain dropped deeper to get the ball, making him less of a threat, though he got behind Guehi to shoot wide on 55, a minute after a 20-yard shot was blocked. Getty Images

Martin Zubimendi 7/10

SUBS: (On for Rodri, 46') Spain’s subs again showed their importance. Won the ball from Palmer on 82, which led to an attack and almost a goal. Reuters

Mikel Oyarzabal 8/10

(On for Morata, 68') He’ll forever be remembered as the man who got the winner in a European final, sliding an 86th-minute cross past Pickford from six yards out. Only had eight touches, but two of thShow more

Nacho N/A

(On for Le Normand, 83') EPA

Mikel Merino N/A

(On for Yamal, 89') AP

Jordan Pickford 6/10

ENGLAND RATINGS: A couple of good saves from Yamal to keep his side in it. His distribution was poor, though. He sprayed long balls that handed Spain possession when England needed it most. EPA

Kyle Walker 5/10

After a bright start, his worst performance of the tournament. Won a couple of foot races to show he hasn’t lost his pace but was all at sea for Williams’ opener and out of position for Spain’s winnerShow more

John Stones 8/10

A monster at the heart of defence. Time and again he rescued his team. Threaded passes forward and carried the ball into midfield as he does for Man City. Unlucky to have played Oyazabal onside. Got bShow more

Marc Guehi 7/10

Good positioning and reading of the game. Made several excellent blocks and played some probing passes. Had a header cleared off the line by Olmo late on as he raided forward in search of an equaliserShow more

Luke Shaw 7/10

Barring one mistake, he was superb given he was returning from a long spell out. Just one lapse against Yamal in the lead-up to Spain’s opener but, that’s all it takes against a top-quality team. ShowShow more

Declan Rice 5/10

A disappointing game. Sloppy with his passing when his team needed to keep possession. Good steal from Williams as he broke into the box. Forced a good save from Simon at the death. AFP

Kobbie Mainoo 6/10

Looked a little overrun and overawed at times. Had to concentrate mostly on defensive duties. Beautiful tackle to dispossess Olmo on the edge of the area. Lovely quick feet under pressure in one attacShow more

Bukayo Saka 7/10

Lively and sharp. Excellent pass to slip Walker free into the box. Fantastic work in setting up Palmer’s goal. One of England’s best players again. AFP

Jude Bellingham 7/10

Not his best game but showed flashes. Did well to set up Kane just before half time. Brilliant turn and strike on the edge of the area. Careless passing at times but laid on a lovely cushioned pass foShow more

Phil Foden 6/10

Despite being given licence to roam, he didn’t have the impact he did against the Netherlands as Spain denied him space. Lovely layoff to Bellingham. Really inventive snap shot at the back post from aShow more

Harry Kane 3/10

Maybe the end of the line for England’s record goal scorer at major tournaments – in the starting XI, at least. Far too static yet again. A poor tournament despite his three goals. The only possible eShow more

Ollie Watkins 6/10

SUBS: (On for Kane, 60’) What a difference he made with his running and energy up front. He unsettled the Spain defence and gave his side options. A poor touch when put in by Bellingham at the end meaShow more

Cole Palmer 8/10

(On for Mainoo, 69’) The lad is a game-changer. Alongside Watkins, he galvanised England. The finish for his goal was sheer quality. Should have had more time on the pitch during the tournament. GettyShow more

Ivan Toney N/A

(On for Foden, 89’) PA

Spain clinched a record fourth title as they outclassed England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.

Substitute Cole Palmer gave England hope with superb finish in the 73rd minute in reply to Nico Williams' 47th-minute opener, but it was another replacement, Mikel Oyazabal, who sealed the victory for Spain four minutes from time.

The victory was a record-breaking fourth crown for La Roja, who also won the tournament in 1964, 2008 and 2012.

The win means Spain moved ahead of Germany with both countries having sealed three titles going into the match. The tournament also saw Luis de la Fuente's side win all seven of their matches – also a record.

The defeat, England's second consecutive loss in a European Championship final after they were beaten on penalties by Italy last time out, means the Three Lions' 58-year wait for a second major trophy, after their 1966 World Cup win, goes on.

England manager Gareth Southgate said after the game that he was undecided about his future.

Southgate's current contract runs out in December and it is unclear whether he will sign an extension that would see him lead the team into the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

“I don’t think now is a good time to make a decision like that. I’m going to talk to the right people," Southgate told ITV. “It’s just not for now.”

He added: “I think England are in a really good position in terms of the experiences they’ve got now, the age of the squad. Most of this squad are going to be around not just for the World Cup but the next Euros as well. There’s a lot to look forward to but at this moment that’s not any consolation.”

Southgate has been England manager since 2016 and has taken them to two European Championship finals and the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, as well as the quarter-finals in 2022.

England record goalscorer Harry Kane's wait for a major trophy also goes on.

The England captain, who was replaced by Ollie Watkins after 60 minutes of the final, was in tears at the end of the match.

Kane has scored 66 times for his country and was the Bundesliga's top marksman, netting 36 league goals for Bayern Munich in his first season in German football following his summer move from Tottenham Hotspur.

But, despite their recruitment of Kane for €100 million, Bayern failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2012. Kane spent 14 years at Spurs without winning a major honour.

It was his sixth final for clubs and country without lifting silverware.

Kane said afterwards: "It's hard to put into words how we're all feeling right now.

"These finals aren't easy to get to. You have to take it when it comes and we haven't done it again. It's extremely painful and it'll hurt for a long time."

The striker still walked away with a share of the Golden Boot thanks to his three goals, but that will do little to dull the pain of losing a second European Championship final in three years.