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England were ultimately no match for the much-fancied Germans as, after a spirited early effort, they went down 6-2 in a compelling encounter in Helsinki. Powell's side twice halved two-goal deficits through Karen Carney and Kelly Smith but world champions Germany could not be stopped as they powered to a fifth successive Euro title with a strong finish.

"The scoreline sounds like a walloping but I don't think it was," said Powell. "We started very brightly and we still believed we were in it at 3-2."

He added: "We still went out to win the game, even though we were 6-2 down. We still wanted to attack and we have to applaud that.

"I truly believe they feel they were in a game.

"We're happy with what we have achieved in reaching the final but not satisfied.

"I think this will make the girls hungrier next time and one day it will be our day."

Inka Grings, who finished as the tournament's top goalscorer with six, and veteran Birgit Prinz, to take her record international tally to 125, both struck twice for the holders.

Melanie Behringer and Kim Kulig were also on target for the mighty Germans, who have not been beaten in tournament football since 1999.

Powell added: "I think you have to give the Germans some credit, they were very clinical. They kept the ball very well and we made a few unforced errors that put us on the back foot and made it difficult."