Germany's youthful side delivered a striking statement of intent by overwhelming old rivals England 4-1 through goals from Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Muller (2).

England qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup after a Jermain Defoe goal gave them a 1-0 win over Slovenia in their final Group C game.

England were held to a deeply frustrating goalless draw by Algeria in Group C with neither side offering much in front of goal.

Fabio Capello and Steven Gerrard have spoken of their delight at the return of Gareth Barry for Friday's Group C clash with Algeria, lauding the extra dimension he gives to the team.

Fabio Capello has decided to come out fighting after recent criticisms of his England squad and has reportedly taken both Franz Beckenbauer and Adidas to task.

Everton defender Leighton Baines has revealed his "massive disappointment" at being left out of England's World Cup squad.

Germany great Franz Beckenbauer says England has "gone backwards'' under coach Fabio Capello.

England were held to a 1-1 draw by the USA in their opening World Cup Group C game at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium near Rustenburg.

England enjoyed a Wayne Rooney inspired afternoon stroll against the Platinum Stars as they claimed a 3-0 win in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Rio Ferdinand is rukled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury.

Fabio Capello has dropped a strong hint that David James will be England's goalkeeper for the start of the World Cup by handing him the number one shirt in South Africa.

England have arrived safely in South Africa, boosted by the news of manager Fabio Capello's new contract.

Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone Scott Parker, Leighton Baines, Adam Johnson, Theo Walcott and Darren Bent miss out.

Two own goals gave England an unconvincing win over Japan in their final warm-up game before flying to South Africa for the World Cup.

England players will not be allowed to post comments on Twitter or Facebook or write articles for newspapers during the World Cup.

England's countdown to the World Cup in South Africa continued last night with victory against Mexico at Wembley.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has accused Fabio Capello of omitting Paul Robinson from his preliminary World Cup squad for personal reasons.