ESPN's coverage of the Italy-England Euro 2020 Final averaged 6.49 million viewers, representing a 43 percent increase from the 2016 Portugal-France telecast. 

ESPN’s audience peaked at 8.2 million viewers as the Azzurri clinched the title on penalty kicks.

Approximately 31 million viewers in the U.K. watched the final on BBC and ITV, making it one of the most-watched programs in British TV history.

The Italy-England match deliver more viewers than each game of NBC Sports’ coverage of the Stanley Cup Final, and it also handily out-delivered nearly every game of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Gareth Southgate said he was responsible for England's penalty shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

Southgate subbed on Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho late in the match, with both players missing their penalties.

“That is my responsibility,” Southgate said. “I chose the guys to take the kicks. I told the players that nobody is on their own in that situation. We win and lose together as a team. They have been tight throughout and that’s how it needs to stay. It is my decision to give him [Saka] that penalty. That is totally my responsibility."

Southgate sought to deflect blame from Bukayo Saka, who missed the fifth and final penalty.

“He’s such a super boy. He’s been a star and he’s going to continue to be a star. We’ve got to be there to support and help him. He’ll get a lot of love from outside because of what he’s done in this tournament," added Southgate.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane looked forward to next year World Cup.

“They’ve just got to hold their heads up high. It’s been a fantastic tournament and these things can happen. Anyone can miss a penalty. We win together, we lose together; these boys will grow for it and it gives us more motivation to do well in the World Cup next year." 

Phil Foden suffered a foot injury in training, making him doubtful to appear in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

Foden sat out training on Saturday due to the "minor knock."

"He's definitely doubtful although it's not something serious. It's just whether it will keep him out of this particular game," said England manager Gareth Southgate.

The 21-year-old has featured in three tournament matches thus far. 

Tests confirmed that Italy fullback Leonardo Spinazzola tore his Achilles tendon during their win over Belgium in the quarterfinals of the 2020 Euros.

The 28-year-old was one of the team's standout performers and was named star of the match for three out of the Italy's four matches.

"He has been one of the best players of this tournament and he will still be even if he can't play in the next games. We are very, very sad with what has happened it seems quite a serious one," said Roberto Mancini after the game.

Lorenzo Insigne also expressed his sadness regarding the injury.

"Its a great loss, we will try to go all the way above all for him. Up to today he has been such a key player, an influential player for us."