Many descended to popular Sheffield’s sports bar, The Common Room on Devonshire Street hours before the 8pm kick off in Wembley in anticipation that victory would finally be on the Three Lions’ side.
But England' s decades of heartbreak continue as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka missed their spot-kicks at the end of a dramatic final.
The Star Photographer Chris Etchells was there to capture the devastating moments.
1. The Common Room
England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Fans at The Common Room as Italy score. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
2. The Common Room
England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Fans at The Common Room as Italy score. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
3. The Common Room
England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Fans at The Common Room as Italy score. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
4. The Common Room
England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Fans at The Common Room as Italy score. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells