The Football Association have snubbed the chance for England’s defeated Euro 2024 finalists to meet fans upon their return to the country.
Gareth Southgate and his players are due to travel back to England today, having suffered heartbreak in the European Championship final last night.
Cole Palmer’s second-half wonder strike had cancelled out Nico Williams’ earlier effort, but it wasn’t to be for the Three Lions, who became the first team to lose consecutive Euros finals.
A late Mikel Oyarzabal separated the two sides, with England, despite having an effort cleared off the line – unable to equalise for a second time.
And while the nation picks up the pieces after another final defeat, the England players will be afforded a quiet getaway upon their return home.
An FA statement on X read: “England’s players and staff will be travelling back on a charter flight and will leave the airport via a private terminal, so there will not be an opportunity for the public to greet them on arrival.
“We thank you, our incredible fans, for all of your support throughout the tournament.”
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