world cup 2014: england
Media playback is not supported on this device England squad for 2014 World Cup: the 23 chosen by Roy Hodgson This article is more than 6 years old This is the England squad for the Fifa 2014 World Cup … Costa Rica were supposed to be the weakest team in a pool containing three former World Cup winners, but the Central American side were the first to progress to the last 16. "It's frustrating, because we have everything we need - money, facilities - but it comes down to coaching, and we have to get something right about producing players. Raheem Sterling (England) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. "Part of me thinks you shouldn't look back, but if you look at the players England had in 2006 - the so-called golden generation - they are so much better than today's team. Matteo Darmian tries a through ball, but Ciro Immobile is caught offside.Attempt missed. "In the game against Uruguay, for instance, when they got back to 1-1, they had a chance to get a point and everything would have been down to the final game. England's 23-man World Cup squad flew out of Rio leaving behind a tournament that never got off the ground as they were eliminated after only two games. It is valuable, not just playing minutes but being around the hotel, how you prepare yourself, what it means to go to a World Cup and feeling that pressure. "England's players tired visibly towards the end of a game played in the tropical climate of Brazil's Amazonian rainforest, and Hodgson must hope not too much energy has been drained from his players.There was also a blow for England's backroom staff as physiotherapist Gary Lewin was taken off on a stretcher after being injured celebrating Sturridge's goal.Liverpool's Raheem Sterling made a stand-out contribution after he was selected to start, and England looked a constant threat going forward until they ran out of steam in a humid and oppressive atmosphere.Italy still produced moments of quality and struck the woodwork through Antonio Candreva and a late free-kick from Andrea Pirlo, who defied his 35 years and the environment to stroll through the game with his trademark quality.England now fly back to Rio to recover knowing they will threaten any side in their group, but further repeats of defensive frailties could be fatal for their World Cup ambitions.He illustrated exactly why Hodgson had chosen him in the opening moments with pace and a shot that flew inches wide with Italy keeper Salvatore Sirigu, deputising for the injured Gianluigi Buffon, beaten.Sirigu then saved from Jordan Henderson but Italy, with Pirlo inevitably the orchestrator, were causing problems of their own as the left-sided link of Leighton Baines and Rooney looked very much like a work in progress.England were a real threat, albeit this was coupled with flaws at the back, and it took a crucial touch from Italy defender Andrea Barzagli to divert Danny Welbeck's cross away with Sturridge waiting to apply the finishing touch.The heat of Manaus was making no difference to Pirlo's languid style, and he was instrumental - without touching the ball - as Italy took the lead on 35 minutes.Pirlo deceived Sturridge with a clever dummy following a corner, setting up Marchisio to drill a low shot from 25 yards through a crowded penalty box and past a blameless Joe Hart.Italy have scored in each of their past 15 World Cup matches, a national record and the longest current run of any side in the World Cup.England needed a swift response, and delivered it almost instantly. Thiago Motta tries a through ball, but Ciro Immobile is caught offside.Attempt missed. England goalkeeper Joe Hart said the players were "proud to play" for Hodgson. England are out of the Fifa World Cup thanks to Costa Rica's shock 1-0 defeat of Italy in Recife.It is the first time they have been knocked out in the group stages since 1958 and the first time they have been eliminated after just two matches.
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