Italy crowned champions of Europe after shootout drama

After 120 minutes saw the sides finish level at 1-1, spot kicks were required - and it was the Italians who came out on top after the home side missed three spot kicks. 

Italy players celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out. Picture: Nick Potts

Italy are champions of Europe after beating England on penalties after an enthralling, emotional evening at Wembley that will live long in the memory.

Two hours of high-octane football could not separate these two great footballing nations, after Luke Shaw's second-minute opener for England was equalised by Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci in the second-half of normal time.