Cycle of dread and resentment perpetuated in rush to condemn and lampoon players

The task of finding a new England manager will be far from straightforward

Netherlands substitute goalkeeper comes off bench to save two penalties in quarter-final shoot-out

Tactical battle in prospect as teams seek to recover from energy-sapping contests

Cunningham continues to paddle his own canoe to the bafflement of his fellow panellists

Robben pilloried in Mexican press but age old failings also acknowledged

Five flawless penalties after a 1-1 draw in Recife books meeting with the Netherlands

Central American nation have been the fairytale success of the tournament to date

England manager “couldn’t ask for a much better performance” after 0-0 draw with Costa Rica

England heading home after dull 0-0 draw with Group D winners Costa Rica

For English, question of ‘where do we go from here?’ has existential ring of despair to it

Manager tells media conference that only two players from Uruguay defeat will start

‘For now the rhythm is Latin, lots of salsa and merengue’

Luis Suarez performance highlights absence of John Terry and Ashley Cole

Mario’s blank saves Queen’s blushes as Costa Rica send Roy’s boys home

England’s display mocked as Roy Hodgson’s side left to prepare for early trip home

Fulham forward heads home winner to put Group D surprise package into last 16

Patient Azzurri will be harder to break down in Group D contest in Arena Penambuco

Absence of Luis Suárez keenly felt by South Americans

Group D underdogs bite back after going goal behind to Edinson Cavani penalty in Fortaleza