LONDON -- Lucy Bronze wasn't sure what was next after this final. For her whole career, whenever a tournament finished with England, she'd pick through the disappointment, learn from it and try to ensure she wouldn't feel the same again.
As a country, it's been this case for 56 years.
Even after their remarkable win over Spain in the quarterfinals, while most of her team celebrated she stayed reserved, sitting on a ball near the tunnel just watching and thinking ahead. After their 4-0 semifinal win over Sweden she was at the back of the pack as they did their lap of honour.