biggest stage pieces of wear on the biggest stage as we head towards qatar and the world cup next year. john as we head towards qatar and the world cup next year.— as we head towards qatar and the world cup next year. john watson at wimble , world cup next year. john watson at wimbley. thank— world cup next year. john watson at wimbley, thank you. _ well, john mentioned the racist abuse that some of the players have been subjected to. in particular, the penalty—takers marcus rashford, jadon sancho and bukayo saka have been singled out. the racist messages have been condemed by the prime minister and the fa, while prince william said he was sicked by them. our reporter nesta mcgregor has more. bukayo sa ka, bukayo saka, aged 19, 12 yards out, millions watching. if there was a feeling of inevitability about england losing another penalty shoot—out, the same could be said for what followed. for shoot-out, the same could be said for what followed.— shoot-out, the same could be said for what followed. for some of them to be abused — for what followed. for some of them to be abused is _ for what followed. for some of them to be abused is unforgivable, - to be abused is unforgivable, really. we have got to make sure that we are there and aligned with

our clubs and making sure that we look after those boys absolutely. figs look after those boys absolutely. as well as bukayo saka, england team—mates jadon sancho and marcus rashford, who also missed their spot kicks, were targets of racist abuse online. in a statement, the fa said it was appalled by such disgusting behaviour and urged social media companies to ban and help prosecute those responsible.— companies to ban and help prosecute those responsible. companies need to ask and to those responsible. companies need to ask andy to stamp _ those responsible. companies need to ask andy to stamp it _ those responsible. companies need to ask andy to stamp it out _ those responsible. companies need to ask andy to stamp it out and - those responsible. companies need to ask andy to stamp it out and they - ask andy to stamp it out and they can do— ask andy to stamp it out and they can do that — ask andy to stamp it out and they can do that. we are reiterating our call for— can do that. we are reiterating our call for government to bring in the online _ call for government to bring in the online harms bill as soon as they can _ online harms bill as soon as they can we — online harms bill as soon as they can. we don't think it susceptible in any— can. we don't think it susceptible in any walk— can. we don't think it susceptible in any walk of life of this racist abuse — in any walk of life of this racist abuse to— in any walk of life of this racist abuse to happen and we wanted to stop _ abuse to happen and we wanted to sto -. ., ., abuse to happen and we wanted to sto -. . ., :: :: stop. england ended euro 2020 with racism a tonic— stop. england ended euro 2020 with racism a topic of _ stop. england ended euro 2020 with racism a topic of debate. _ stop. england ended euro 2020 with racism a topic of debate. but - stop. england ended euro 2020 with racism a topic of debate. but that's. racism a topic of debate. but that's also the way the tournament began. during warm—up and subsequent group games, fans booed as players took the knee was of the labour leader claims initially at borisjohnson failed to show leadership and

condemned the fans. but downing street says the prime minister always supported the players right to protest and did criticise the building. today, the prime minister again tweeted to support, saying who those who sent abusive messages should be ashamed. i can those who sent abusive messages should be ashamed.— should be ashamed. i can only imaaine should be ashamed. i can only imagine how _ should be ashamed. i can only imagine how they _ should be ashamed. i can only imagine how they are - should be ashamed. i can only imagine how they are feeling. | should be ashamed. i can only - imagine how they are feeling. you already— imagine how they are feeling. you already feel— imagine how they are feeling. you already feel bad _ imagine how they are feeling. you already feel bad because - imagine how they are feeling. you already feel bad because you - imagine how they are feeling. you already feel bad because you lostl imagine how they are feeling. you i already feel bad because you lost in already feel bad because you lost in a final— already feel bad because you lost in a final and _ already feel bad because you lost in a final and even— already feel bad because you lost in a final and even lower— already feel bad because you lost in a final and even lower because - already feel bad because you lost in a final and even lower because you i a final and even lower because you probably— a final and even lower because you probably missed _ a final and even lower because you probably missed some _ a final and even lower because you probably missed some of- a final and even lower because you probably missed some of the - probably missed some of the penalties. _ probably missed some of the penalties, and _ probably missed some of the penalties, and then- probably missed some of the penalties, and then the - probably missed some of the penalties, and then the final| probably missed some of the - penalties, and then the final thing is to be _ penalties, and then the final thing is to be racially— penalties, and then the final thing is to be racially abused. _ penalties, and then the final thing is to be racially abused. and - penalties, and then the final thing is to be racially abused. and i- penalties, and then the final thing is to be racially abused. and i will| is to be racially abused. and i will tell you _ is to be racially abused. and i will tell you right _ is to be racially abused. and i will tell you right now— is to be racially abused. and i will tell you right now the _ is to be racially abused. and i will tell you right now the racial- is to be racially abused. and i willl tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt _ tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt a — tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt a lot _ tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt a lot more _ tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt a lot more than- tell you right now the racial abuse will hurt a lot more than the - tell you right now the racial abuse| will hurt a lot more than the other two things — will hurt a lot more than the other two things— two things. the attention now for gareth southgate _ two things. the attention now for gareth southgate turned - two things. the attention now for gareth southgate turned to - gareth southgate turned to qualification for next year's world cup in qatar, where most of this young squad is expected to feature. we have seen in my opinion is this kind of conditional love for our players, which should not be there. as long as they are performing and scoring and getting results, then of course we are all england, all behind you. the minute that does not happen, the abuse comes out. we

should back them and support them no matter the outcomes. last should back them and support them no matter the outcomes.— matter the outcomes. last night after the gained _ matter the outcomes. last night after the gained him _ matter the outcomes. last night after the gained him of- matter the outcomes. last night after the gained him of this - matter the outcomes. last night. after the gained him of this mural of marcus rashford defaced. football once again at the centre of a wider societal issue. well, instead of coming home, it's going to rome. italy won the penalty shoot—out with keeper gianluigi donnarumma saving two spot kicks and being awarded player of the tournament. the italians went into the final feeling confident after a 33—match unbeaten run, and their night ended injoy, sparking scenes of celebration across the country. michael redford reports. the moment football returned to rome. italy kings of football once again. it is no surprise they have a spring in their step after the night before. and whatnot it was was at the tournament one in the most dramatic of ways, a moment to remember it for this rejuvenated italian side and for the many fans

watching at home. rome was raucous. scenes of celebrations all across the city and most suitably outside the city and most suitably outside the coliseum on a night where their team showed their gladiatorial spirit. for many, the party will have gone long into the night. this morning at boston papers will clarify it was not a dream. we are the champions, said one, two beautiful said another. after many months of isolation, this success transcends further than a football pitch. this unites a nation. translation: ll pitch. this unites a nation. translation:— pitch. this unites a nation. translation: , , ., ., translation: it seems to me that this victory is — translation: it seems to me that this victory is so — translation: it seems to me that this victory is so good _ translation: it seems to me that this victory is so good for— translation: it seems to me that this victory is so good for the - this victory is so good for the national spirit because after all the suffering with covid—19 in the games and never ended, yesterday was an explosion ofjoy. i'm happy. translation: j an explosion of 'oy. i'm happy. tuna/mom— an explosion of 'oy. i'm happy. translation: ., . ., ., translation: i watched the game at home with friends _ translation: i watched the game at home with friends and _ translation: i watched the game at home with friends and it _ translation: i watched the game at home with friends and it was - translation: i watched the game at home with friends and it was a - translation: i watched the game at home with friends and it was a great i home with friends and it was a great satisfaction. especially after these last two— satisfaction. especially after these last two years. we have all suffered at home _ last two years. we have all suffered at home and last night was beautiful.—

at home and last night was beautiful. ., , ., ., , beautiful. from start to finish, ital hit beautiful. from start to finish, ltaly hit all— beautiful. from start to finish, italy hit all the _ beautiful. from start to finish, italy hit all the right _ beautiful. from start to finish, italy hit all the right note - beautiful. from start to finish, italy hit all the right note to i beautiful. from start to finish, | italy hit all the right note to this tournament. perhaps theirfans knew all along that their team would lift the trophy, which for now looks like it is in very safe hands. no more sleepless nights. italy are champions once again. time to take a look at some of the other sports news stories making the headlines today. the former leeds midfielder mick bates has died at the age of 73. bates spent 12 years at leeds during the 19605 and '70s, making almost 200 appearances under don revie. a statement on leeds' official website read... "leeds united are saddened to learn of the death of former player mick bates." conor murray will lead the british and irish lions for the first time when they take on south africa a in cape town on wednesday. warren gatland has make 12 changes to the side that beat the sharks on saturday. the match goes ahead despite a covid outbreak in the springboks' camp. and the masters champion hideki matsuyama has withdrawn from the open championship

at royal st george's after returning a positive coronavirus test. matsuyama has been replaced in the year's final major, which begins on thursday, by the american harold varner iii. there will be new cricket county champions this season. current holders essex have been forced to abandon their current match because one of the opposition, derbyshire, tested positive for covid. other squad members have been identified as close contacts and the players are now self—isolating. essex needed a victory in the match in derby to keep alive their hopes of finishing in the top two in their group and progressing in the competition. they had got themselves into a strong position after the first day, only for the positive case to force abandonment before day two. now, he was the tournament favourite from start to finish, and at the weekend novak djokovic won the wimbledon men's title,

beating italian matteo berrettini in four sets. djokovic has now won three grand slams, and, with the us open and the olympics fast approaching, he's on track to take the golden slam. joe wilson looks at what the future holds for the serbian and just how successful djokovic can be. greatness is not simply an expression of statistics butjohn's guess it novak djokovic�*s guess it might end with 25 titles seemed reasonable. especially at wimbledon with no sign of decline in novak djokovic profitability or his expectation. i djokovic profitability or his expectation.— djokovic profitability or his exectation. , ., , ., expectation. i feel it is easier and i feel expectation. i feel it is easier and i feel more _ expectation. i feel it is easier and i feel more comfortable - expectation. i feel it is easier and i feel more comfortable in - expectation. i feel it is easier and | i feel more comfortable in dealing with the importance of these big matches on the big states moura play in them and the more i win. the more when can the more confidence you have logically, right? so i'm still motivated to do more. grand slams and now i'm one step away from may be clinching a calendar slam,

that's... that's amazing. i'm definitely aiming for that. the that's. .. that's amazing. i'm definitely aiming for that. the men because i definitely aiming for that. the men because i find _ definitely aiming for that. the men because i find i— definitely aiming for that. the men because i find i was _ definitely aiming for that. the men because i find i was one _ definitely aiming for that. the men because i find i was one of - definitely aiming for that. the men because i find i was one of several| because i find i was one of several matches played before a capacity crowd full of it all looked very familiar but we got used to the differences at this wimbledon. this year the players travelled to and from a hotel in central london for the every day we saw them arrive in masks. all to minimise covid—19 exposure, and the bubble remained secure. . , exposure, and the bubble remained secure. ., , , ., , exposure, and the bubble remained secure. ., , , ., , ., ., ,, secure. that 'ust shows all the work we ut in secure. thatjust shows all the work we put in with _ secure. thatjust shows all the work we put in with various _ secure. thatjust shows all the work we put in with various stakeholdersl we put in with various stakeholders and i— we put in with various stakeholders and i was _ we put in with various stakeholders and i was a — we put in with various stakeholders and i was a public health and living and i was a public health and living a massive — and i was a public health and living a massive part of that committee at the right— a massive part of that committee at the right protocols in place, to put a safe _ the right protocols in place, to put a safe tournament on his possible and is _ a safe tournament on his possible and is not — a safe tournament on his possible and is notjust for the players but to protect — and is notjust for the players but to protect everybody. and actually those _ to protect everybody. and actually those protocols have proved to have worked _ those protocols have proved to have worked. �* , ., , ., those protocols have proved to have worked. �*, ., i. , ., worked. let's imagine you year without any _ worked. let's imagine you year without any covenant _ worked. let's imagine you year without any covenant teen - without any covenant teen implications and let's at least imagine but which of the famous champions will be back? remember we saw three at williams withdraw from her match injured and clearly upset. and murray summoned two victories but then was wondering if it was worth all the work he needs to do to

stay fit. and even roger federer left wondering if he will be back again. change is coming, but then change is always coming. four wins in this year's tour de france have seen mark cavendish equal eddy merckx's long—standing record of 34. today is a rest day, but the next few stages see multiple climbs in the pyrenees. cavendish has struggled in recent mountain stages, butjust about made the time cuts. however, he already feels that the hardest work is behind him. every chance for a sprint there is i would like to win and every opportunity there is for a stage, i would like to do what i can. that's why we are here to commit to proper form. there no sentiment i think, it'sjust about wanting form. there no sentiment i think, it's just about wanting to win in the situations. this is still

probably the hardest tournament i've ever done and out looking forward to the next three days but hopefully we should be ok. before we go, let's return to our top story — england's defeat in the european championship final last night. despite the disappointment of falling short at the last hurdle, many are taking stock and appreciating the great strides the england squad have made. much of it has been put down to manager gareth southgate and his man management and tactics. well, his former manager at crystal palace, alan smith, has spoken to the bbc about the development of southgate and how proud he is of his prodigy. disappointed, but i think being realistic he knows a team have done well and i think he knows that italy were the better side on the night. and he will be honest about that. but i think he is incredibly proud as he has already said with a where the players have gone about it, they have been sporting, they have accepted defeat. they have really

given this country a pride, way above football actually because of people are not really interested in football and really have got hold of this. so i think he understands that he is pretty much a matter of the people. he is in that real world and not in a cocoon world of lovey—dovey things. so it's been great. so in this garden. _ things. so it's been great. so in this garden, there _ things. so it's been great. so in this garden, there is _ things. so it's been great. so in this garden, there is a - things. so it's been great. so in this garden, there is a bit - things. so it's been great. so in this garden, there is a bit of. this garden, there is a bit of history to it. this is where you spoke to gareth after the 96 to the point when he missed the penalty. how do you think he will be feeling and what would you say to him? i was at hemmings — and what would you say to him? i was at hemmings examine _ and what would you say to him? i —" at hemmings examine what i say but we sat down over there. this is a small part of your life that has gone wrong. plenty of time to grow, which he and this over the same was up which he and this over the same was up i think this is a chance for him now to push on. he is a workaholic. we'll be back in on wednesday thinking of the games that are coming up in the year and sitting down with steve holland and chris powell and his other staff to see how we can build on what has been

achieved. but the big thing is we have had the nation behind us or behind him, let's take out all the positives out of this, and it might be some negatives, but don't nit—pick. this overall has been a fantastic competition for england. alan smith talking about gareth southgate. good to look forward to. onwards and upwards of course. more on the england journey on the website. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. thanks for watching bye—bye. good evening. there are still some further torrential downpour succumb and the low pressure will pull away in the

next one he four hours so if you are showers but not as i said this evening. it could bejust showers but not as i said this evening. it could be just about anywhere simulate torrential downpours and rumbles of thunder which will gradually ease as we go through the night except perhaps near the english channel coast. further east we pick of the misty low clouds and see funk again with some hellfire rolling in as well. so on the whole two pitchers won't drop much more than below 12 to 1a celsius and in and filed in the morning that what query quite quickly and longer spells of sunshine tomorrow and if you are at showers but when the sheriff come along again the winds generally lights and they will be slow moving and they could still be some heavy downpours and even the odd rumble of thunder. in between a little bit more sunshine and will feel pleasantly warm and 23 or 2a celsius. bye—bye.

hello, i'm ros atkins, this is outside source. italy are celebrating their euro 2020 victory after beating england in a penalty shoot—out at wembley. the triumphant team has now returned to rome, where they've been welcomed by italy's president and prime minister — it's their second european championship victory. but the last one was back in the 60s, so this one is a big deal. england's three players who missed penalties have been targeted with a torrent of racial abuse online. and there's widespread disgust. to those who have been directing racist abuse at some of the players, i say shame on you, and i hope you

will crawl back under the rock from which you