‘GUTTED!’ England players react to Women’s World Cup final loss to Spain | ESPN FC 

Spain were superb and deserved the win, but the Lionesses did themselves, us, and women's football proud.

To be fair the best team won, the Spanish passing was just too quick and direct for the England players, proud of them making the final but it was just a bridge too far for them!

Spain dominated this game. I don't think it was even close. Spain's players were better skilled by a large margin. Congrats to Spain they deserved the win.

I feel especially sorry for Beth England who spoke so eloquently here because she was never really given the minutes in any of the games to prove herself and being one of the successful penalty takers in the shootout victory over Nigeria was really her one and only opportunity to shine.

A great match. I'm not a fan of using a back three. Spain exploited the spaces on the flanks.

And also, How special they are and shout out to Sarina she is such a good coach hopefully she stays with us for as long as possible

Spanish leaving in the UK for many years. Although I supported my national team and i think they were the better team I have to say that England played great football and it was a really tough opponent so definitely they should feel extremely proud for all they achieved. Happy as my national team won but also sad because my second (but not for that less loved) one lost

I feel sad that they think they have let anyone down and that they think they failed. What they have achieved is amazing and the whole country is proud of them.

You have absolutely nothing to apologise for. I am an 81 year old man who has never really been interested in football. This is probably because I was useless at it as a kid. On the other hand I did come to represent the RAF and once even England at Modern Pentathlon. You wonderful Lionesses completely changed my disinterest in football because I have so admired both your outstanding ball skills and your steely determination. I know I'm one of many who have thoroughly enjoyed your World Cup campaign and who will proudly follow your fortunes in the future.

England where never in this game Spain dominated from start to finish its very delusional to say we were in the game in the second half back to square one!

Thank you ladies for representing the country, on the world stage, with a combination of skill and class, that which you have an endless supply of.

Kane be like: *"I feel you."* 😂😢

They did well, but Spanish girls , technically way better. I’m sure Pep coaches them.

It's sad, but there is only one winner. Congrats Spain 🎉.

The mindset of the team since Sarina came in has changed so much. It's really nice to see that despite a gutting loss, all of the players are looking forward

Spain played really well and deserved the victory.

Great result, thank you Spain 🎉

Still made me proud will done ❤

Outclassed I’m afraid.

Hemp was a beast not gonna lie

Well done Girls. Proud of you all

Very Average today..not the normal England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 But thats Sports 👍

Gutted and Massive are the most often used english words. Much respect to Mary Earps though.

Not just inspired women, girls and little boys. This 46 year old man has never been more inspired to get involved in football in some way. They are incredible footballers but even better human beings. Conduct themselves with absolute class. Been watching women's football for 20 odd years and so excited about the progress I've witnessed. I'm a lioness and Wiegman super fan 😍😍😍 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Proud of the England team. Great step forward to win the World Cup next time. Keep your heads up Lionesses you rock.....👋👋⚽⚽

Don't worry Milly and all the other Lionesses you have made us so proud of how good our squad is

Mary was so real with what she said ❤

england was outclassed ,lucky to be only 1 goal down

WE LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH THANK YOU 🙏💜🌍💜🙏

Congrats to Spain but as an Englishmans, I have to say the Spanish were much better and deserved the win. To be fair, England just didnt play particularly well on the day but absolutely loved Earps` reaction to saving the penalty!

The media are insufferable, not the players. I am glad that Spain won.

Well done Spain.......Can't stand the mens and womens England teams.....especially the fans and media. 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸

The better team won..well done Spain.

I think the 1st half we got the tactic wrong I still feel we are a better team and so proud of what the lionesses have done more finals will one but congratulations to Spain on the win 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Spain was to good 4 them

This core group won the European Championship and got to a World Cup final. I know the loss will feel really disappointing for some time, but these back-to-back tournaments are something England should be massively proud of.

Losing only makes us stronger. Reminds me of the film Coach Carter. Not quite a storybook end, but one side has to win. This only gives England the drive and hunger to try again, and be better. Spain needed it more than us, which was shown.

The dissapointment is understandable but you ought to feel proud of what you accomplised. All of you did great and as a fan I appreciate that you made it to the last game. Thank You!

They went all the way to the final without Beth Mead. The Lionesses have so much to be proud of!

Fair play to the England women football team, but Spain were deserving winner,s on the day. Spain outplayed them.

You put up a great fight and the game was really top notch. Once the disappointment wears off, please be proud.

The English players must feel ' sick as a parrot, ' gutted, and 'obviously disappointed ' but 'they gave it 100%' . Well done to Spain.

Still made me proud.❤

Bien hecho, Espana! tu equipo jugo bien - 😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We didn't turn up in the first half today. I think we were a bit leggy from the Aussie game. We were weak in the tackle, gave the ball away sloppily and were bereft of ideas. The 2nd half was better and I thought we were getting on top until that Spanish penalty, which slowed our momentum down. However, we didn't do enough today. Congrats Spain.

If any of the lionesses are reading this I have just stolen my dads phone and just so all of you know I am a HUGE lionesses and football fan I would love. To play in a word cup and just to get to the final is such a big achievement I hope all of you feel proud but so gutting for all of you!

UK has a great program. No reason to be sad. They have a great shot at winning a a World Championship over the next century or 2 .. they will always be there in the top 15 teams..

Seeing English people cry really is the best feeling in life

They played brilliantly (over the tournament). Spain were just better on the day. A lot to be proud of.

It's so hard on Mary bc ik she probably blames herself for that they were at the last hurdle but it's not js her fault ❤

They really needed an extra defender or a defensive midfielder tonight

The best experience ever watching any England team. The epitome was Alex Greenwoods magnificent late tackle right to the end after being knocked for six. Fighting to the end with bravery skill and composure

English women had a great tournament. They lost a very well played match, came so close. That's just soccer. Great job ladies!

Going on the body language of the two teams England lost that game in the tunnel. Half the girls looked spooked.

Love you'll, what a goalie.

Never feel like losers, didn’t bring the gold back but silver medal being 2nd is still a dream For many other nations! Be proud of this achievement!

I love Mary Earpes she always keeps it real❤️

The next step is to have the courage to play more football and not concede possession to teams like Spain. Spain had real courage and tried to play football the way it should be played. England need to be more tactically aware. Lucy Bronze just ran into trouble in midfield for the goal , you just can’t do that , you need to pass the ball around and have options.

I'm so proud

Fair play and respect. Bonita final. Felicitaciones a los dos equipos.

England may have won if James Cleverly hadn't attended.

I’m not English but great performance from the team. It’s not easy reaching a World Cup final & props to Georgia Stanway for rocking her silver medal, world class players for sure! 🫶🏻

What the players must always understand is they were not the only team to lose in the World Cup, which was a win draw or lose tournament. Spain mind you with an Experienced Coach who had half a team I feel. Was not Lionesses best form, but Credit to Keeper class saves. Enjoy Party Party Party👏

Reporter: "Millie did you use the F-Word?" Millie: "No but im thinking it" 😂😢

England supposed to be kick out the tournament by Nigeria,far better team,lucky to be in the final.

Ladies you did us proud 👏 you battled until the final whistle well done!

Spain was in another level.. Victory fully deserved !🎉

Well done ladies you've all done fantastic this world cup should be so proud of your self's xx

Mikel Arteta said "Once you lose the ball run" Iys something England failed to realized to do when Spanish possessed after England give away possession. Congratulations for outstanding performance though it wasn't meant to end that way.

love the vibes and the culture of the women's game and what it's became. And these ladies make me proud for sticking up for them as a school boy when they played with no support. All those boys 18 years on eating their words.

Me encanta són las mejores tienen que estar orgullosa felicidades

I offer to give them a relaxing massage. They will quickly forget the defeat.

Spain deserved the victory, no pitty for the english.

Absolutely fantastic so proud ❤

Great game played by both teams. Congratulations to Spain for being the champion of this tournament. Team England should be proud of themselves especially the goalkeeper for throwing everything she had inside her to defend . The reality of this game is one team has to take the trophy. Maybe next time for you ladies. Good luck

You definitely made us proud!!!

Congratulations to both the winning team and runner up team. I expected a final score of 2 - 0 in favor of England. Spain had dropped their key primary 12 players in retaliation for participating in a strike against the national coach, accusing him of harassment, and this is the back up Spanish team. The Spanish team wanted a new coach. Instead they got the World Cup Football (soccer in the US) for Spain.

I have to say England were fantastic. Made it to the finals. Lost to a better team.

Very Proud Women England Team 🎉❤

Spain's Queen Letizia and her daughter saw Spain defeated the Lionesses after they learned William and his daughter made a video.

In one way, feeling 'gutted' is a good reaction, because you were so close and you know you gave it your all! Sport is competitive and this England team were competitive to the end. You should all be proud of your efforts. As we are proud of you all!

Great competition. You girls did great. It’s not easy to play against Spain. They were very consistent and playing attacking football. Deserved to win.

It's breaking my heart u can hear the disappointment in their voices England was trying so hard not to cry and No matter England you made us proud. Inspired many

Brilliant Final, Brilliant World Cup, Great Entertainment, Brilliant Goal Keepers. Brilliant Coaches. Just Brilliant! Thank You from Australia. 🥳☘🥰🌠🌅🍑

Fue una muy buena final de mundial, en algún momento pensé que inglaterra podría poner interesantes las cosas dejando un 1 -1. Faltó muy poco con esa pelota y ese travesaño de hemp o el tiro de lauren james. Earp es una excelente arquera, yo creo que ordenándose, las cosas serán muy distintas la próxima vez.

England had a great tournament. Loved watching. The final was lost in the first half. Spain kept their run of possession games going with better passing and tight defense. Their reaction to bad passing told. The tale. Ms Earps was a high point for England.

Very hard but well done all of the lionesses we are proud of you ❤

That was the worst game they played in the World Cup and it cost them the "big" one.. 😞😧 same old story..

Lucy Bronze is the one to blame . She lost the position. She forgot her duty.

WELL DONE ENGLAND LADIES, WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.

Question is WHO IS TO BLAME, WHOSE FAULT IS IT?

Great achievement to get there Done your nation and fans proud But Viva Espana WOOOOHHHOOOOOO 🇪🇸 VAMOS

As players we are so competitive. Yea let’s just keep passing the ball to Spain 😂

Proud to be English. Media says you can't be that.

There were indications in previous games that we were not as good as our media back in England would have us believe.

You guys did great! But Spain 🙄

I am so pleased that they lost as we would have never heard the end of it

Guys u make us proud ur stars weldone england

You’ve done us proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

Well, 31 countries also didn't win it either but what matter? - we enjoyed a fantastic series of matches and viewed superb football, extraordinary goals and saw sport played as it should be. The Lionesses were wonderful - bravo!