World Cup: England crash out to Germany
Updated on 27 June 2010
England's World Cup dream is over as they lose to Germany 4-1, as fans in Bloemfontein tell Channel 4 News's Keme Nzerem that England "didn't deserve it" and manager Fabio Capello's future hangs in the balance.
England crashed out of the World Cup today after losing to Germany amid outrage in the England camp over a disallowed goal.
England manager Fabio Capello said in a post-match press conference that he was going to see the chairman to talk about his future with the team.
Germany won after scoring two goals in quick succession in the first half. Their goals were scored by Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski.
Matthew Upson was the scorer for England, bringing the team back into the game after they went 2-0 down.
However, there was shock all round when a goal from Frank Lampard, which replays showed clearly crossed the line, was not allowed.
The lack of a goal hit England's sentiment, but did not decide the game, with Germany cementing their lead with two further goals in the second half, both from Thomas Mueller, amid a poor performance from England's defence.
Channel 4 News's Keme Nzerem spoke to fans, including Gary Bennett, head of the England Supporters' Association - and his German counterpart, Michael Gabriel.
Mr Bennett said: "It's been very disappointing, we've gone in to the game hoping to get a result today but the first goal was very poor defending."
Mr Gabriel said: "Most of the German fans never thought it would be so easy to beat England. There was a lot of historical potential in that game."
Meanwhile, back in the UK, Channel 4 News reporter John Sparks braved the German Embassy to watch the game, where the Ambassador Georg Boomgaarden was hosting a party.
After the dire result for England, Mr Boomgaarden, ever the diplomat, said: "Almost all of our colleagues will be all around, maybe in some pubs, maybe having some beer. As you saw, we had quite a lot of British friends here, who are crying for Britain. Maybe they will go out together now, one for joy, one for consolation."
