“I’m ready to be vilified to defend my ideals,” he added. I don’t deserve this manhunt I have been suffering.”
It took Spain, who were brilliant throughout the tournament, only eight years after making their debut in the 2015 edition of the World Cup Canada.
It was an open game from the start, and England was denied the lead inside the first 10 minutes.
Their qualification followed a thrilling finish in the semi-final on Tuesday in Auckland.
The trophy will be on display at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja from 12:00 noon on Sunday.
