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A gripping Euro 2024 ended on Sunday with crowned champions for a record fourth time, with goals from (47th minute) and (86th minute) enough to defeat , after briefly pulled the Three Lions level with just over 15 minutes remaining. With the confetti still settling on the pitch, ESPN's writers at the ground and at home chime in with their immediate thoughts on Sunday's remarkable final. Spain get their just reward Spain have won the European Championships for a record-breaking fourth time, edging one clear of , and few would argue against them being the best team at the finals.

They have scored the most goals, won all seven matches -- only needing extra-time once -- and played the best football throughout. (They are the only men's team to win all seven games at a Euros.) While pre-tournament favourites and England were more reactive, preferring to sit deeper and hope for some magic from one of their star players, Spain played on the front foot and beat the best: holders , hosts Germany, France and England.



However, to win a tournament, you also need to dig in. They did that against Germany in Stuttgart, and in the second half against France in the semifinal Tuesday. They also showed resilience, coming from behind against and France and reacting well to England equalising -- even after losing midfielder to injury at half-time.

That attitude was on display until the very last moments on Sunday, as (who scored three goals at Euro 2024) headed 's goal-bound effort off the line in.

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