England through to World Cup last 16
Wednesday 23rd June 2010, 4:48PM BST.
England booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a final group match 1-0 victory over Slovenia in Port Elizabeth.
Having disappointed in their games against USA and Algeria, the Group C favourites saw off the smallest nation in the competition.
A first half goal from Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe was enough for Fabio Capello’s men.
Send us your views on England’s revived World Cup chances.
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The player in my mind are being payed far to much money, I thought they displayed about as much talent as bunch of 11 year old at a local school game. We should all support them as much as possible, but I don’t see us going any further unless they up there game, finger crossed
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They can only beat what is in front of them. They did that very well. It could have been 4 or 5 to be honest but 1 will do.
Bring on the Germans.
What a difference a week makes.
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