BERLIN : Spain's players were left in a state of ecstasy after a thrilling 2-1 win over England secured a record fourth European Championship title on Sunday following substitute Mikel Oyarzabal's winner in the 86th minute.The Spaniards had taken the lead through Nico Williams early in the second half but a Cole Palmer equaliser left them on tenterhooks until Oyarzabal's late strike."Euphoric.
All our people deserve it, we suffered a lot," Williams said. "They had a good team, they have players who can make the difference but we were able to counter their weapons and in the end we won the European Championship and we're very happy."His fellow winger Lamine Yamal followed up his 17th birthday on Saturday with being crowned European champion a day later. "Very happy, and looking forward to coming back to Spain and celebrating with all the fans.
It is really the best present there is," he said. "It's a dream. When we were drawing it was difficult, they pushed us hard.
I don't know what this team is made of, but we always come back, we always win."A weak shot from striker Oyarzabal had preceded England's equaliser in the 73rd minute, but the 27-year-old made up for it with a brilliant sliding finish to dash English hopes late on."I did what I had to do at every moment to try to help," he said. "I was lucky enough to give us the victory ...