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Cole Palmer broke two records with his brilliant goal against Spain in Euro 2024 final for England.

Palmer came off the bench to give England a huge goal to level the scores against Spain on Sunday night, though it might have meant little in the end after Mikel Oyarzabal netted a late strike to restore La Roja's lead.

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Having come on for Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo, Palmer scored just 142 seconds after coming on, England's fastest European Championship goal from a substitute.

Not only that but at 22 years and 69 days, Palmer is the youngest substitute to score in a EURO final.

It came from an electric run from Bukayo Saka, who fed Jude Bellingham into the box before laying off Palmer.

The Chelsea star did not disappoint, executing a tremendous strike along the ground from around 20 yards out that took a tiny knick before flying past Unai Simon.

The former Manchester City ace celebrated wildly after getting the Three Lions into the match, adding to his brilliant debut season at Stamford Bridge where he scored 25.

However, the 22-year-old was left heartbroken despite his brilliant cameo appearance as England went on to lose to Spain.

It was his Chelsea teammate who made the difference, as well, with a sublime low cross that was converted brilliantly by Oyarzabal.

It means England's lengthy wait for a trophy will stretch into its 60th year with the next chance at silverware coming at the World Cup in 2026.

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But Spain were worthy winners, claiming victory in every Euro 2024 match they played - including wins over Germany and France.

In fact, they became the first side in European Championship history to do so, also as top scorers with 14.

Nico Williams had given Luis de la Fuente's men the lead just after half-time, coming out of the traps with such speed and directness that England were simply not ready.

While Palmer gave the Three Lions something to roar about, they were ultimately left empty-handed.

That was despite a late goalmouth scramble from a corner that was amazingly kept out by two goal-line clearances.

For England, this was the first time they had played a final in a major competition in another country, having won the World Cup in 1966 and lost Euro 2020 on home territory.