ENGLAND'S footballers were looking back last night, too. There was David Beckham, trying a little too hard to emulate last year's rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson. It's under the bar, David.

Michael Owen was keen to remind quivering fans how taking an early lead is bad for us (see Germany, Brazil, France...) Finally, Darius Vassell booked his place in the penalty hall of infamy. What have we left to look forward to? His imminent appearance in a pizza advert.

Updated: 11:09 Friday, June 25, 2004