Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho, while Marcus Rashford hit the post as Italy edged a penalty shoot-out in the Euro 2020 final.
English football fans turned violent after the national team lost 3-2 on penalties against Italy in the title clash at the Wembley Stadium.
England manager Gareth Southgate took the blame for placing Saka in the position of taking the final penalty in the Euro 2020 final.
England rallied from a goal down to defeat a resolute Denmark 2-1 in the second semifinal, setting up a tense final against Italy.
Southgate chose players in the group stage who were happy to receive the ball at their feet but were hesitant to stretch the opposition's defence with their movements.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka played a starring role as England edged past Czech Republic 1-0 to reach the knockout stages as group leaders.
England beat Czech Republic 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 as Group D winners courtesy of Raheem Sterling's 12th minute goal.
The majority of those in attendance at the match supported the players' gesture and their cheers drowned out the naysayers.
There are plenty of youngsters who are making a mark in the English Premier League.