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England captain Millie Bright speaking to BBC One after Spain win the World Cup: “This is really hard to take. We gave it everything. In the first half we weren't at our best, we bounced back in the second half. We had chances, hit the bar but we just didn’t have the final edge and they got theirs in back of the net."

On whether they still believed after Spain scored: "There was a lot of belief, we have been 1-0 down and we never give in. It's hard tot take but its football. We're absolutely heartbroken. We gave everything. Unfortunately we just weren’t there today"

On feeling proud of her side: “A massive amount of pride. The girls were unbelievable. We had a lot of critics, a few lost belief in us but we never stopped believing. Sometimes football goes for you, sometimes against you. We played in a World Cup final. In a few weeks we will appreciate this day, but we want to be winners."

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

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Lucy Bronze, who has won almost everything in the game, is among those watching on as her Barcelona team-mates celebrate on the pitch.

The Lionesses had a huddle where plenty were in tears and they are now stood, largely in silence, waiting for the trophy ceremony.

Spain's players had danced for the cameras in front of their fans but are now preparing to collect their medals.

It's a remarkable achievement by a team who have overcome a dispute with manager Jorge Vilda and the federation.

A very well deserved Player of the Tournament award for Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati.

What an incredible tournament she has had. Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall tips the Barcelona midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or. That would cap off some year for Bonmati.

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Karen Bardsley
Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

Mary Earps should be very proud, she has had an excellent tournament.

Let's not forget the penalty save she made in this game to keep England in it to the end.

She has been absolutely outstanding.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

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There are still quite a few thousand England fans in the stadium and a roar goes up as Mary Earps is announced as the winner of the Golden Glove award. She isn't celebrating.

England shot stopper Mary Earps is up next to claim her award for winning the Golden Glove.

She does well to take the acclaim of the crowd through her disappointment.

What a tournament she has had. A penalty save in a World Cup final but to still be on the losing side. Agonising for her.

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Here we go then.

The trophy presentation is under way. The World Cup trophy is placed on a stand by former USA captain Jill Ellis as the players hang around on the sidelines and wait for their medal.

Salma Paralluelo steps up first to take her trophy for being young player of the tournament.

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Following the Spain players' dispute with head coach Jorge Vilda, only three of the 15 who wanted him to be sacked - forward Mariona Caldentey, midfielder Aitana Bonmati and defender Ona Batlle - were picked for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Goalkeeper Sandra Panos, defender Mapi Leon, midfielder Patri Guijarro and forward Claudia Pina, who all helped Barcelona win the Champions League in June, were among those not recalled.

Manchester City defenders Leila Ouahabi and Laia Aleixandri also missed out, as did Manchester United forward Lucia Garcia.

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This is a Spain team who came into the tournament amid a backdrop of unrest, with a number of players unhappy with manager Jorge Vilda, who survived a player revolt to keep his job.

On 22 September, two months after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by eventual winners England at Euro 2022, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) released a statement revealing that 15 players had submitted identical emails saying they would not play for Vilda unless "significant" concerns over their "emotional state" and "health" were addressed.

"Las 15", as the players became known, denied claims they had asked for Vilda to be sacked, but tension followed amid reports of concern over training methods and inadequate game preparation.

At the time, Vilda said: "I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone. I'm with those players who want to be part of this national team."

Vilda has always maintained the support of RFEF president Luis Rubiales and it was the rebel players, rather than the coach, who were axed from the squad.

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Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Eden Park

Somewhere down there Spain's celebrations are only just getting started. It's going to be a long night of partying for La Roja. Jorge Vilda looked to the sky and raised his arms before letting out a yell at full time. Controversy has followed him at every turn at this tournament but he has led Spain to world glory.

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Incredible scenes from Spain at full time.

What a moment for them. After all the problems off the field in the past year or so. A fantastic achievement.

Sean Seddon
Journalist

Absolute heartbreak at the Croydon Boxpark - but total confidence that this isn’t the end of the line for this side.

Nicola Byrne says: “We’re devastated but they were amazing. We couldn’t be any prouder. Will they be back? 100%.”

“I woke up at 2am and was convinced we could win”, says Holly Sohail through tears.

“But we’ll come back. We will win this tournament in four years time.”

Faye White
Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 Live

It got quite bitty towards the end of the game.

Scrappy and stop start, and I think purely it was the team that scored first that held out to win it.

It just shows fine margins doesn't it? Lauren Hemp hit the bar just before Carmona's goal. Then England couldn't really amount enough chances to get back into the game.

When Mary Earps saved the penalty you though 'right, this is it,' the momentum really shifted. But Spain did so well to disrupt that and stop England.

Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

It's a hive of activity on the pitch as a stage is hastily erected for the presentation.

We're hearing lots of Spanish dance music after their win - no Sweet Caroline on this occasion.

The England players are in tears and are watching on as jubilant Spain are celebrating.

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Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says on BBC One that the future of women's football in England is "very bright".

It certainly is. These Lionesses continue to break records and inspire generations of footballers.

They will be back.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One

This Spanish side, this nation. What they have achieved in women's football over the last two years is phenomenal.

Under 17s world champions, under 20s world champions.

Senior women's world champions, is phenomenal as a nation in Spain.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One

I'm so bitterly disappointed for England but Spain were the better team on the night.

I'm absolutely devastated for Mary Earps, she was outstanding in this tournament and kept England in the game.

The belief was there after the Earps penalty save but in the end we didn't create enough chances.

Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One

The second half we saw a better England, a better performance, fighting all the way to the end.

This Spanish team, their midfield with Bonmati a world-class player that controlled the game and it was just one step too far.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One

Spain defended so well, resolutely.

This England side can be so proud of what they have done for this tournament, what they've done for women's football, what they've done for our sport back home as well, inspiring a generation and inspiring and empowering women as well.

England will be in finals again for sure.