England failed again, couldn't keep the ball again and lost on penalties again. Euro 2012 ended in familiar fashion, as the Three Lions bowed out, from 12 yards out, for the sixth time in their last 10 tournaments.
Italy's Riccardo Montolivo even gave them a head start yet the two Ashleys - Young and Cole - couldn't capitalise. Ashleys to Ashes.
Some were self-deprecating at least...
So if you're feeling sadomasochistic, here's all six shootouts England have been a part of prior to last night. Including the sole win against Spain 16 years ago.
Twelve individuals wearing the England shirt have now failed their test of nerve when 12 yards out after Sunday night's quarter-final defeat. Here's the Pizza Hut fraternity...
LOSERS! WEST GERMANY, 1990 WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL
WINNERS! SPAIN, 1996 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
LOSERS! GERMANY, 1996 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
LOSERS! ARGENTINA, 1998 WORLD CUP
LOSERS! PORTUGAL, 2004 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
LOSERS! PORTUGAL, 2006 WORLD CUP