England ‘panicked’, says Iceland hero after the greatest sporting result in country’s history

Iceland hero Ragnar Sigurdsson said England’s over-confidence caused their humiliating 2-1 defeat to the Nordic minnows and they “panicked” in one of the most stunning football upsets.

“They thought this would be a walk in the park,” said Sigurdsson, who scored Iceland’s first goal.

“But we had faith in our ability,” he said.

Roy Hodgson’s side crashed out of Euro 2016 after the 30-year-old defender cancelled out Wayne Rooney’s fourth-minute opener.

“I think its the second or third goal scored with long throw, its one of our weapons that we use a lot, so no surprise there,” he said.