England under 21s are out of the European Championship after losing 13-12 to Holland in a dramatic penalty shootout. England took the lead in the first half through Leroy Lita, before Maceo Rigters equalised with a spectacular overhead kick in the 89th minute. The tie was eventually settled after a marathon 32-penalty shootout. Anton Ferdinand was the unfortunate player who missed the deciding kick, despite having scored England’s sixth penalty earlier in the shootout.
Coach Stuart Pearce said: “I get emotional about representing my country anyway but I told the guys it was the proudest moment in terms of achievement I’ve ever had in football. They are crestfallen. They gave their lot emotionally and physically. They’ve sweated blood for the country and it was not quite good enough.”
[Via 101GreatGoals]