King Charles III has send a message to the England national team following their defeat to Spain on Sunday night.

In his message the King urged players in the England national team to hold their heads high.

In a message to Coach Gareth Southgate, the King said that anyone who has participated in sports knows how painful such a loss can be.

"Although victory may have eluded you this evening, nevertheless my wife and I join all my family in urging you and your support team to hold your heads high," he said.

"All those who have participated in sporting activities at any level will know how utterly despairing such a result can feel when the prize was so near - and will join me in sending heartfelt sympathy, even as we congratulate Spain." 

King Charles went on to say that reaching the European Championship finals is still a great achievement for the team.

He insisted that it is an achievement that brings with it pride to the nation.

The King added that many triumphs lie ahead for the England national team.

On Sunday night, England lost 2-1 to Spain in a late winner scored by Mikel Oyarzabal in the Euro 2024 final at Berlin's Olympiastadion.

This was the second successive European Championship final England lost.