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Italy goalkeeper Donnarumma: I didn't realise Saka pen was decider!

Italy goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma admits he didn't know saving Bukayo Saka's penalty would win the Euro 2020 title.

Arsenal youngster Saka had the chance to take the game to sudden death after Jorginho's penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford, but Donnarumma stood in his way.

Donnarumma, who has left AC Milan for PSG this summer, pounced to his left and the game, the tournament, and English hopes of a long-awaited trophy were over.

But Donnarumma has admitted he was not aware the shootout had even finished.

He told Sky Italia: "I didn't celebrate because I didn't realise we had won!"

It was only when the 22-year-old saw his Azzurri teammates steaming towards him to revel in their victory that it occurred to him they were now European champions.

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