Humbled by the unexpected victor, Iceland, England exits from the Euro Cup 2016.
Two giant teams of Euro 2016 ended their run for the title unexpectedly. While defending champs Spain lost to worthy opponents Italy, England suffered an unexpected knockout from minnows Iceland.
Conte's Azzuris kept the 'Shut the shop' approach at home to tackle Spain's tiki-taka tactics. They downed the title holders 2-0 in an exciting match. England on the other hand, once again failed to score at International tournament, despite the spectacular line comprising of EPL winners like Rooney and Vardy. Iceland continue their dream run facing France in the quarterfinals.
Let's take a look at the fall of the mighty.
1. Joe Hart
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England's Joe Hart looks dejected after the game. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
2. Jamie Vardy with wife Rebekah Vardy
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England's Jamie Vardy with wife Rebekah Vardy at the end of the match. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
3. Ragnar Sigurdsson scores
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Iceland's Ragnar Sigurdsson celebrates scoring their first goal as English players react. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
4. Jamie Vardy, Wayne Rooney and James Milner
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England's Jamie Vardy, Wayne Rooney and James Milner look dejected after the game. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
5. Disappointed fan
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England's fans are disappointed after the football match between Iceland and England at the Champ-de-Mars fan zone in Paris. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
6. (LtoR) Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and David Silva
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(LtoR) Spain's defender Gerard Pique, midfielder Andres Iniesta and midfielder David Silva react after the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between Italy and Spain at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on June 27, 2016. Italy won the match 2-0. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
7. Gerard Pique congratulates Italy's Giorgio Chiellini
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Spain's defender Gerard Pique (L) congratulates Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini following their 2-0 win over Spain in the Euro 2016. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
8. Sergio Ramos in mourning
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Spain's defender Sergio Ramos reacts after Spain lost 0-2 to Italy in the Euro 2016. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
9. Spain's fans react
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Spain fans react in the fan zone as they watch the Italy v Spain Euro 2016. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
