I think Gary Neville is spot on. No wonder everyone supported the Italians in the final

The England players throughout this tournament have been amazing and they've done England proud. It's just a shame that so many "fans" let the country down. They are a joke and want to be ashamed of themselves. From booing other teams anthems to shining laser pens at Schmeichel to racially abusing their own players. They are a joke

Donnarumma is immense. Well deserved award for best player of the tournament. At 1.96 metres tall and at the young age of 22 his confidence between the sticks is quite inspiring. Was key in holding the ship steady along with his backline of players, when thing were getting slightly wonky during matches. The sky is the limit for young giant lad.

As a Liverpool supporter, total respect to Gary Neville for EVERYTHING he said in this interview!

Jordan Pickford was a beast in that shootout..

Seeing saka break down almost made me cry, i feel so sorry for him😔

If Neville keeps telling it as it is, he may end up being replaced, but I hope he doesn't.

I hated Neville as a player but he’s such a decent, honest person.

I don’t understand racists. Who in the right mind watches someone miss a pen and thinks to themselves ‘yes! I can go abuse them on instagram now’ sickening and embarrassing, letting down the majority of England fans like that is shameful

If Roberto Baggio can miss a penalty, anyone can... it happens Out of all of the penalty takers last night, Jorginho is perhaps the best - and he missed... it's a lottery When we were 1-0 up, I was screaming at the TV for Southgate to make changes, because Italy were battering us and an equalising goal seemed inevitable - but even if he did make the changes I was calling for, we still may not have won... at the end of the day, Italy played a magnificent tournament and are worthy winners - respect to both sides and congratulations to the champions

Neville looking like a character that has not been unlocked yet.

Mancini double sub on 50th min changed momentum completely. Fair play, quality manager there.

When England win, Saka, Rashford and Sancho are just another england footballer but God forbid when they make one mistake they get racially abused. Your NOT a true england fan if you sit there racially abusing our players. We have true talented youngsters on our side no matter what the race 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤

We didn't play like we deserved to be in a final. We played like a massive underdog happy to be there. 35% possession is so poor. Amazing we got to a final but we have such great players and depth we could've played more confidently

"Please don't take that answer out of the re-run thank you"~Gary Neville. Man knows the media blurs out what the public wants to hear!

Bro Gary has turned into the best media person in football borderline in sports. Deserves an award somewhere. He’s gotten better year after year and his takes have gotten more and more poignant. He’s also not afraid to say the truth which is maybe the most important part of it all.

that's what happens when you sit back and defend for 120mins! and then bring on two players who have felt neglected throughout the tournament to try and win in penalties...🤔😤

England started the game on the front foot, blowing Italy away - they were totally caught out/off guard. However, the early goal was England detriment. When we scored, we then defended for what felt like 87 minutes. The shift in mentality was clear to see and from about the 25th minute I was saying Italy are going to score. This was extremely frustrating to watch. Don't get me wrong, England reached a final. Brilliant, great achievement but we're finding way too many excuses for Southgates negative mentality. Yes, Italy are a very good team, unbeaten but we're just as good, if not better on paper. Italy then started to dominate as we slipped into the shadows trying to cling on to the 1-0 lead. In my opnion, if it weren't for Pickford, we'd have been buried and embarrassed. As a fan, watching England take the lead then shrivel into defence - it was embarrassing to watch. We've clearly got the talent and ability and it was wasted. If we were going to defend at least we should have been pressing and countering but none of that was happening. I don't understand why Mount started on the left too? Also, I love Harry Kane, world class finisher but he was shockingly bad. Coming way too deep not closing and just jogging (well not even jogging, just pattering) from side to side. There was no determination to win. It was like we'd scored and then hid, scared - where's the "lions"? Lions don't run and hide. Absolutely frustrating to watch. Southgates got the final wrong, he has to take the blame, we should have beaten Italy, or he should have at least changed formation or players. Kane was easily dominated by Bonucci and Chiellini. No runners in behind - Shaw and Trippier no longer bombed forwarded like they did in the first 3 minutes. Had they continued that Bonucci and Chiellini would have been stretched, we seen the desperation from Chiellini pulling Saka down flat after we went past. To me that showed the difference, the things Italy were willing to do to win. You can't play soft against Italy, you have to press and be aggressive, they have too much experience in this competition. As I was watching it was clear to see. Call it hindsight, I call it reality, call it whatever excuse you want but Mount should have gone at half time for Rashford, even Grealish to draw in fouls and frustrate the Italians. Rashford to make the runs in behind. Also Kane should have gone just after Italy scored for Sancho or Rashford. Sterling as a false nine, with Sancho on the right if you've got Rashford on the left then to me your going cause the Italians problems in behind. Kane was absolutely useless. Extremely disappointed. Grealish would have caused problems too, his ability to keep the ball, draw in fouls and link play would have frustrated the Italians - we seen it as soon as he did come on but it was too late at that point. I hear or its a good experience, it's progression, it's an achievement - yes and your right but we were 1-0 up for crying out loud. If we lost fighting and trying to win on the front foot, then fine I'd be happy with that - but to be 1-0 up and defend pretty much straight away - I'm not having that as a fan with this bunch of players. You can find excuses all you like to defend Southgate but his mentality is extremely negative, your not going to be the best if you play scared. You don't win battles in your own half you win them in theirs on the front foot. In my opnion after seeing England's woeful performance the best team won - Italy pressed and looked more hungry. They were fearless, took risks and were willing to fight. Had we won that on penalties it would have been shocking. Boring boring, England. We have a bunch of very talented players and we play like Burnley (no offence - tbh Burnley play better). How many teams would leave Grealish out most the tournament? The most dazzling player on the ball? Keeps it well, draws in fouls and has the ability to go past players and create goals. How many managers would leave Sancho out the competition? I know we've got some unbelievable players but we didn't see them. Southgate didn't show the potential of these talents, he didn't represent them. This to me was our best chance. Italy didn't even qualify for the last World Cup and they win the Euros - so why are we okay with Southgates performance? We can't keep waiting. Like I said don't get twisted I understand the achievement but the final was abysmal. We we're dominated and ended up finishing runner up - to me that's a failure. Finish runner up, fair enough if you do it as warriors, as lions. Id understand if we tried and we were beaten fair and square but to just sit back and let Italy come is weak and cowardice - we should have stayed on the front foot when Italy were on the ropes, for at least the next 20 minutes after we scored to see how Italy would cope. One last thing, we're going on about the penalty shootout. We lost the game from the moment we scored and sat back. Penalties are purely luck at this level - If the goalkeeper decides to dive the same way, you miss, especially with man mountain Donnarumma. Hats off to who stepped up with the penalities and Pickford was sensational but we lost this after we scored the first goal and sat back.

with regards to the penalties, its not the who is taking them but the order ..to leave Saka last is a diabolical decision and added more pressure on his young shoulders..

Declan Rice was incredible in the 1st half

Very well said, need more people saying this loud and clear, we can't have this racism in our society. Very proud of what England achieved

I feel so bad for Saka, Rashford and Sancho. It was heartbreaking to see Saka like that after the game 😥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦁🦁🦁

You gotta love Gary, the man carries himself well and says the right stuffs.

As an Italian, I have to say that Neville is always a class act.

The one thing that needs to be pointed out is that Southgate despite this good work made the same mistakes last night as he did v Croatia 3 years ago and that’s what has costed England the Euro’s - poor game management

That 2nd half decision to play 5 at the back and let italy attack for 25 minuites with a 1-0 lead was bs though

England fans need to grow up. They first rush security to get in the stadium for free, fighting outside the stadium, and racially abusing their own players. Unacceptable

Love Neville telling it like it is about politics. The rot is at the top.

If we attacked after the first goal I believe the team would have gone on to win. The fear of losing got the better of our team..

England tried their best but the trophy was destined for Rome . History will have its say and kudoz to young three lions 🦁

Gary Neville eating humble pie he said 🇮🇹 Italy werent good enough to win it HAHAHAHA!

Foden Grealish and Sancho have been the best attacking players England have, along with Kane, yet they barely got a look in in this tournament. This ones on Southgate.

Saka, Sancho and Rashford would've been thinking "If I miss this I'm getting slaughtered" before they even walked up to take them. Such a shame to a otherwise really enjoyable tournament.

He had too bring on Grelish before we conceded everyone knew it 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

everyone should stopping talking and realise that actually these lads and that includes everyone involved with this team deserves our thanks and recognition that they did a fantstic job , proud of you guys .

Youngest squad in the tournament. Got to the final. Took the best team in the tournament to a penalty shootout. Keeper made 2 fantastic saves, only a couple kicks away from winning the trophy. They done fantastic, devastating way to lose but this is football at the highest level. Congratulations to Italy, deserving winners 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

He’s bang on about Boris allowing the booing of the knee taking. It’s only getting worse unfortunately

England had to go for the kill in those first 30 minutes while Italy were still shocked by the fast start and atmosphere. They had to get at LEAST a second in that period. The moment Italy got a foothold in the game they gave England a footballing lesson and was only a matter of time before they equalised. As for the penalties? Is what it is. Anything can happen in those.

This is one of the best interviews I have seen in a long time. Gary's answers are full of common sense and prudent. I like how the panel was asking tendentious questions to hook Gary but he answers each question with ease and eloquently. His racial abuse answers were powerful! Much respect Gary, thank you for stating the truth!

Massive respect for Gary calling out Boris like that

Call for violence? Should be arrested Mean words? Should be ignored It is better to live in a society where people are able to insult eachother than one where the government decides what words people can use

Gary is proper on point.. he uses he platform for good and I admire him for it

🙌 Nice on Gary!

Unlucky England, always going to be difficult against a team who are now unbeaten in 34 games, I was a bit surprised, Southgate didn't react to the constant Italian pressure in the 2nd half, when Italy scored, I think we all seen it coming, bringing two players on in the dying seconds, was a huge gamble.

England chance of lost rate: 75 or 80% (On penalty shootout)

Immense Respect for Gary Neville. Every word come of is his mouth for this interview was on point.

Gary is a legend He said Don’t take this part of the answer out of the final edit ! I believe him. He is against Racism 👊🏾

Hear, hear. The rot starts at the top. These people have no integrity or principles. Disgusting.

☝️Imagine being a Spurs and England fan

Think Jack and Sancho should of came on earlier took Sterling and Mount off. Best players were Phillips and Rice. Kane's been quiet this tournament and Rashfords been worse when he came on. Lol best penalty was our center back Harry. Lot of players are young beat by experience. We'll done to the lads and Southgate!!!!

I am Italian American, but when it comes to football, I am 100% Italian! But Saka's face broke my heart. He reminds me of my nephew and he looked so devastated. He's too young to have the pressure of an entire nation on his shoulders. Poor kid. I've watched Italy lose on penalties too often, and some of our best strikers have missed: don't be disheartened.

Embarrassing fans.. Racially abusing players. One minute there saying it's going to unite a nation the next it's divided it. Pathetic

"I don't think England would've gone to the final if they'd gone punch-for-punch with some of the nations that they'd come across along the way." Are you having a laugh, Gary? Just in case everyone forgot who England played in this tournament, let me refresh your memory: Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic, Germany, Ukraine, Denmark, Italy. Aside from the Ukraine match, every single game was a nervy experience, and it clearly didn't need to be. Germany and Italy fielded their weakest teams in some years. Nobody wants to admit it, but Italy were on their knees against against Austria. Austria simply ran out of gas. Even so, the Austrian backups, who nobody can name, very nearly came back from 2-0 down in ET to tie the match. This England team should've run riot against the smaller teams, winning by 3, 4 or even 5 goals. But no. Southgate is "pragmatic," AKA a certain scared word used to talk about cats. This was THE chance to win a big trophy boys and girls. All but one match at home, at Wembley (which was above the allotted capacity, BTW). Get any hopes of the 2022 WC out of your mind right now. Germany and France will be revamped. Belgium will be amped up because it's the last chance of the "golden generation" to win something. Portugal and Brazil will be looking for redemption. Oh, and Italy will be even better. On top of that, Messi has the monkey of not winning a trophy with Argentina off his back. Seeing as how there's no way England get lucky with the draw for a third time running, does anyone legitimately expect to beat any, if not more than one of those teams?

He was one of those who doubted Italy... when you watch the kind of "football" England play, you should never be raising questions about Italy.

well said Gary, so heartfelt and true.. You have been such an inspiration around so many issues impacting the common football fan

Spot on from Gary, if only all England fans were like him.

Once we scored so early on we then sat back instead of going forward, Italy were struggling with our play and we made it easy for them by defending.

Neville for PM 👏🏾👏🏾

He's actually saying an embarrassing truth☕

I know we missed 3 pens but lets not forget that Maguire's pen was class. Took out the damn camera 😂

Stand up for saka🙌

gareth calling out the pm was so impressive to see👏🏾

As a black man the way Gary spoke had me in tears. The fact that he can articulate what the players have been kneeling for is encouraging and beautiful. If only we can actually listen and make meaningful change.

When money gets involved in anything then corruption soon follows.

I still see no good reason for twitter existing

England bottled it, the pace would of wrecked Italy, the subs needed to happen way sooner

Didn´t like him as a player, love him as an analysist and reporter. Honest

I have always liked the way Gary Neville comes across and articulates himself as he seems so level headed. His answer relating to the racism was just AMAZING and had to be said. GOOD FOR HIM!!!

Zaha was right taking the knee is making little difference!

Saka hasn't taken a senior penalty i know of for Arsenal. The weakest area of his game for most observers has been his finishing, yet he takes the 5th penalty in a penalty shootout in a Euro Final... strange decision that.

Well said Gary. So much integrity and says it as it is. Thank you.

Wasn't Neville the genius who said Italy hadn't beaten anyone yet, and they weren't a threat just 2 weeks ago??

Kane still waiting to win his first trophy 😂

I'm irish, I remember been in Gran canaria and seeing signs outside English pubs No dogs and No Irish the country is riddled with racism and it starts at the top in that country shame on you smashing up your national stadiums and slagging your own country men shame on you

Where's the live stream thing that came up about 8 in the morning with Keane, Neville and I think Wright? They were going to discuss analysis post-match after a good night's sleep I believe. I thought the video archive of it would be up?

Wow.. Never thought this final will end up in racial abuse from English fans towards their own players.. But what else can you expect from English fans who used laser to distract Schmeichel in Semis & disrespected all opposition team's national anthems.. I feel for Southgate and his boys but English fans got what they deserved.. It's never coming home until English fans start respecting opposition players, fans and their own citizen with different race & religion..

England started the game very positively and got the early goal which was great but then for some reason they just got deeper and deeper and just sat back. Compared to other games Sterling was very quiet & it was so frustrating at times watching him when he just did to much on the ball instead of looking to play that final ball. Second Kane just looked lethargic, slow, and always was looking to go down. As for the Subs all the commentators said they would make an impact but yet again failed to really do anything. As for the penalties you should have had more seasoned professionals taking them or at least get the young ones to sort out their penalty technique. As for the future, I don't see England making the final in the World Cup 2022 because it will be so hot and humid like in the first game here in the group stages. Yesterday was probably the best chance England were ever going to get to win a Trophy.

Italy's win was a proper answer to some England fans who abused the crying German girl , who pointed laser towards Kasper and who behaved toxic ....!!!!

As a Liverpool Fan I can’t lie I got tremendous amount of respect for Gary . Excellent human Being.

The most disappointing thing for me is that we never really went for it, Italy were definitely beatable.

He’s absolutely spot on about the knee, the only divisive ones are the people who deliberately misunderstand why they are doing it.

100% respect to Gary Neville with his thoughts and words.

AS A ITALY FAN, WE HAVE ALSO HAVE LOST ON PENALTIES IN WORLD CUP AND EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, SO I DO UNDERSTAND HOW ENGLAND IS FEELING. IT IS DOWN WHO HAS THE BOTTLE, THE PENALTY TAKER OR KEEPER TO WIN THE MIND GAMES. IF FOOTBALL IS EVER TO COME HOME, ENGLAND NEEDS TO PLAY TO THEIR STRENGTHS OR FIND PLAYERS OF QUALITY IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE THAT CAN COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST IN THE WORLD CUP. ENGLAND AFTER TAKING THE LEAD, LOST CONTROL OF THE GAME AND WE, ITALY TOOK CONTROL, GOT THE EQUALISER, AND COULD HAVE WON IT, BEFORE WE DID ON PENALTIES. ENGLAND PLAYED WELL IN PATCHES AND COULD NOT SEE US LOSING THE GAME. ONLY ON PENALTIES, IF TRUTH BE TOLD.

If Southgate has "done his homework", why were Sancho and Saka picked? Sancho took a single important penalty for Dortmund, Saka none for Arsenal..

BIg up G Nev though, I felt I was listening to a brother. Gone up tenfold

I dont think you can be too critical of Southgate, overall, given what he has achieved here. So many positives. I do have a nagging feeling that he is too cautious and not making the most of the talent in the squad, which is a worry but we have still surpassed expectations during this tournament. Will be interesting to see if Southgate reflects and recognises that an alteration in approach needs to happen to take England another step forward. We have never had a squad as united as they are now and that is down to Southgate to thank for that.

England absolutely could have played their most dynamic and attacking team throughout the tournament, other than a sub-par Germany and Italy in the final, what heavy hitter in Europe did they play? avoided Belgium, France, Portugal, and Spain. Missed the boat this year, the most winnable tournament ever for England, 7/8 home games, and the final in front of 75,000+ fans all the while going 1-0 up within 2 minutes. To then defend for over 100 minutes.. Madness

Eu Trophy was like: I think I'm going home with humility and better behaviour

LOL. This the guy who said Italy would be found out against the better nations? 🤣🤣

Best manager best player, come back stronger 💪 ❤❤❤

Can almost hear the producers yelling "change the subject" into the presenters' ears.

Gary thanks for speaking the truth about boris.. ❤️

Thanks a million Gary for speaking up. Appreciate it. Need more ppl like you. You're 100% correct.

Finally I understand now why everybody all over the world was rooting for Italy and finally mezut ozil was right this nonsense is also a reality in Germany

Why did they start to sit back and let them dictate

Simple: they didn't come out attacking in the second half. You have to go all out.

Hated him and Keane as players for Man Utd (probably because they were good). But have to say, when these two talk, I actually stop what I’m doing and turn up the volume. They talk my language on the subject of Association Football. Articulate and very knowledgable.

I love this guy, well done such a decent good man bless him

Saka is an absolute talent and he's extremely underrated

It great to see england changing, in 3 years we have been in the semi finals of the world cup and the finals of this euros I think we have a shot at the 2022 world cup especially with saka being saka