Euro 2020: Live updates as pubs packed across Portsmouth ahead of England vs Italy final

England have lost the Euro 2020 final on penalties.

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 11th Jul 2021, 11:51 BST

Updated 11th Jul 2021, 22:58 BST

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The Three Lions men’s team were in their first major tournament final for 55 years – the last being at Wembley in 1966 – and took Italy to extra-time and penalties.

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The tension in pubs across the area was palpable – but sadly it was not to be.

Follow along in our live blog below.

Live updates as Portsmouth gets ready for Euro final

Key Events

Pubs busy across the city
Fans hope for a bank holiday tomorrow
England face Italy at Wembley Stadium

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021, 23:05 BSTUpdated 23:06 BST

Zach Grant, 21, from Southsea, who was at the Kings in Albert Road,

said: 'I have dreamed of reaching a final my whole life. To reach a semi final we should be proud and to reach a final is even more amazing. We got to a final and I couldn't be happier.'

Sam Court, 22, from Southsea: 'I had a great night. We always thought it would be decided on form and wits. However, even though we lost we still ended up winning because we got the the final. '

Darren Pierce, 23, from Portsmouth said: 'I had a great time even though this is how it ended.'

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