Spain captain Sergio Busquets said the team will return stronger after gaining vital experience during their run to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, despite losing on penalties to Italy on Tuesday.  “It’s a shame, we would’ve have liked for our tournament not to end today but that’s football,” Busquets told Radio Marca.  

“The team was very good, we were the better team for almost the whole match. We can be proud, I feel pride for my teammates. Everyone was making Italy favourites, but we showed we’re better.”  Alvaro Morata came off the bench to equalise late on for Spain at Wembley and cancel out Federico Chiesa’s opening goal on the hour. But Morata and Dani Olmo missed in the shoot-out after the match finished 1-1 following extra time, with Italy advancing to the final.  “With lots of young players it will serve to give them confidence. This team will be back,” he said.