Germany 4-1 England – Highlights Video

A defensive horror show and a poor refereeing decison in Bloemfontein contributed to a humiliating 4-1 defeat for England as Fabio Capello’s side were dumped out of the World Cup and Germany advanced to the quarter-finals.

Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski took advantage of some awful defending to put the Germans into a two-goal lead after 32 minutes before Matthew Upson gave Fabio Capello’s side some hope by pulling one back five minutes later.

Frank Lampard had a goal disallowed almost immediately after, despite his lob clearly bouncing over the line via the underside of the bar, prompting furious protestations.

Lampard struck the woodwork again with a free-kick after the break but a quick-firebrace from Thomas Mueller extinguished any hope England had of completing an unlikely comeback while inflicting their heaviest defeat at the World Cup.

Klose Goal

Podolski Goal

Upson Goal

Muller Goal

Muller Goal