Game? What game? Fans turn their backs on England's World Cup flops as they fail to chalk up even a SINGLE win after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica (even Coleen and Kai don't look interested)

Game? What game? Fans turn their backs on England's World Cup flops as they fail to chalk up even a single win after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica

Back home pubs were noticeably emptier than they were when England took on Italy in their opening game
First time England has failed to reach the knock out stages since 1958, other than the years they did not qualify
Draw gives England a solitary group point - the team's worst World Cup haul since 1950
Team trudged to a dull 0-0 againsts second string Costa Rica - who had already qualified
England's slim hopes of qualifying ended on Friday when Costa Rica beat Italy 1-0
Fans still turned out in force at the Estadio Minerao in Belo Horizonte for this afternoon's game against Costa Rica
Many arrived dressed in fancy dress or holding up amusing banners showing their support for the squad
Prince Harry was in the crowd, joining supporters for the team's last match in Group D

Published: 16:19 GMT, 24 June 2014 | Updated: 19:11 GMT, 24 June 2014

England fans turned their backs on their team today as the Brazil duds failed to win even one game in their dismal World Cup, failing to break down a second string Costa Rica side.
At the start of the tournament bars and clubs around the country had been packed with fans as supporters gathered, full of hope that the team might be able to make it out of Group D.
But as England trudged to a dull 0-0 against Costa Rica in the Estadio Mineirao, fans back at home chose not to watch - leaving the once packed pubs deserted, and many even turning over to watch Italy lose 1-0 to Uruguay.

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Lonely: England fan Scott Hill, 31 watches the match in a very empty Millennium Square, Leeds, as fans turned their backs on the team who crashed out of the World Cup with just one point

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Empty: With the team already out of the tournament this Birmingham bar was noticeably empty this afternoon as fans stayed away

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Empty: Despite the St George's Cross bunting and a big screen, many fans chose to stay away from the Birmingham Walkabout

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Empty seats: These seats in the bar remained empty as fans lost their enthusiasm for the team

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The way we were: The packed Walkabout bar in Birmingham as England fans watch the team's first World Cup match between England and Italy

The Walkabout bar in Birmingham had been full when England kicked off their part in the tournament on June 14, losing 2-1, whereas today just a sprinkling of fans had arrived for the match - although the earlier kick off time may have meant that some workers were still in the office as the opening whistle blew.
In Leeds a big square showing the game in Millennium Square was pretty much deserted, with England fan Scott Hill, 31, finding he had plenty of space to watch the match as his fellow supporters stayed away.

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The game was the first match of the tournament that Mr Hill had managed to get off work.
And although there was a heavy emergency services presence in Newcastle's Bigg Market area, officers from the police and St John's Ambulance found they had little to do as supporters stayed away from the city centre bars, a stark contrast to the cheering crowds of expectant fans during England's opening group match.

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The party's over: Despite a heavy emergency service presence in tyhe Bigg Market in Newcastle, officers found they had little to do as fans stayed away from bars showing the game

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Empty: Deserted seats outside the bars in Times Square in Newcastle city centre this evening, minutes from the kick-off of England's final group match against Costa Rica

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Packed: When England took on Italy the seats were filled with expectant fans, eager to watch their team

Prior to the tournament hopes for the team were unusually low, with many describing the group - featuring Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica, as the 'group of death', and even FA chairman Greg Dyke seen apparently making a throat cutting gesture as the draw was made in December.
And after dismal defeats to Italy and Uruguay, England's slim hopes of qualifying from Group D came to a sad end when surprise package Costa Rica beat the Italians 1-0 on Friday night.
The team will end up flying home with just a solitary point from their group, although it is not England's worst ever performance in the tournament as in 1950 the country lost all three of its group games.
England also failed to make it out of the group in 1958 when the World Cup was held in Sweden. England drew their three opening games before losing a playoff to the Soviet Union.
Since the following tournament in 1962 they have at least progressed to the first knock out round every time, although they did fail to qualify in 1970, 1974 and most recently in 1994.
England's worst ever performance at a major Championship came during the 1988 European Championship in West Germany, where despite being one of the favourites, the team lost all 3 games, conceding 7 goals in the process.

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Nervous: Despite the fact that the team had already been eliminated, these Birmingham fans still looked nervous as the game wore on

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The agony and the ecstasy: These Birmingham fans appear tense as they watch the action on a big screen

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Performance: England fans in Birmingham react to the dismal 0-0 draw against group winners Costa Rica

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Watching with friends: Fans in Bristol watch England play against Costa Rica in their last match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the city's Walkabout bar

Despite the fact the team would be heading home whatever the result, England fans in Brazil, including Prince Harry, were determined to 'look on the bright side' as they packed into the Estadio Mineirao this afternoon, singing their hearts out long after the final whistle had blown.
Fans dressed in their finery, including an array of fancy dress costumes such as one young supporter dressed as Harry Potter, filled the stands, and even Prince Harry gave Roy Hodgson's team his support.
Supporters also showed that despite the team's performances they still had their sense of humour, with one group proudly displaying a banner reading 'Flights to Rio - £1,200, Enjoying the ambiance - £2,000, Accomodation - £2,000, Arriving after elimination - priceless.'
Another fan held up a Monty Python-inspired 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' sign, while one cheeky female fan dressed in a veil asked 'Harry, Marry Me?' via a decorated sheet in the crowd.

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They'll need more than magic: Not even Harry Potter's wand could have helped England, after the team's dismal losses earlier in the tournament

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British sense of humour: These England fans showed they had not lost their sense of humour as they arrived for the game after England were eliminated for the tournament, spending thousands to fly to Brazil

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Flying the flag: This fan shows his support as he makes his way to England's last match of the tournament, while another shows off her Spice Girl-inspired ensemble

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Always look on the bright side of life: One fan holds up this Monty Python inspired banner at the Estadio Mineirao this afternoon

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That's the spirit: Two female fans sport Union Flag-themed outfits for the match against Costa Rica

Others held up banners in support of manager Roy Hodgson, who has said he will not resign despite England's early exit.
Harry, who is rumoured to support Arsenal, would have been pleased to see Jack Wilshere make his first start of the tournament, with Roy Hodgson turning to youth as he looked to end England's dismal World Cup campaign with at least a tiny bit of hope in Belo Horizonte.
FA chairman Greg Dyke has suggested Prince Harry's presence in Brazil a week earlier could have boosted England's chances of remaining in the World Cup.
Mr Dyke, who met the Prince in Belo Horizonte today, also sympathised with England's fans - who will not see their team progress.

Harry, whose official seven-day tour of Brazil and Chile began yesterday, also expressed his feelings for manager Roy Hodgson's team saying that the situation was 'really sad'.

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Royal support: Prince Harry joins in the English national anthem prior to today's match

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Fan: Harry, who is rumoured to be an Arsenal fan, would have been pleased to see Jack Wilshere make the starting line up as Roy Hodgson turned to his younger players

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Proposal: One fan's attention may not have been solely on the game as she held up a sign aimed at the Prince, while wearing a veil

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Welcome party: This local fan was also happy to see that Prince Harry had arrived in Brazil

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Applause: Prince Harry claps as the teams kick off today's match. He told FA Chairman Greg Dyke that the team had played well during the tournament

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In good company: Prince Harry with other dignitaries and officials at today's game

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Heartbreak for Harry: The prince looked unhappy as he left the stand following England's 0-0 draw

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Family day out: Wayne Ronney might have been on the bench, but his wife Colleen and son Kai were still watching from the stands today

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Watching on: Colleen and her four-year-old son, who had brought a bottle of bubbles with him, watch the action unfold on the pitch

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Entertainment: Colleen was seen playing on her mobile phone while her young son blew bubbles as the game kicked off

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Watching on: FA Chairman of Football Development Sir Trevor Brooking and FA Chairman Greg Dyke watch the game in Brazil

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Backing the manager: England supporters cheer for their team during the Group D football match between Costa Rica and England

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Fun in the sun: These fans ditched their England shirts in favour of body paint in the Brazilian sunshine

The Prince and FA chairman met when they attended an event at the Minas Tenis Clube, a sports complex which will be one of the venues for Team GB and Paralympics GB's training camp ahead of Rio 2016.
Mr Dyke said: 'It's a shame Harry didn't come last week, he probably would have helped.'
He added: 'I feel really sorry for Harry and our fans that we didn't have a chance of staying on - but that's life.
'It's such small margins, we basically played better here then we have for the last two World Cups.'
The two men chatted during a business brunch at the sports centre, where a rare copy of the original regulations for football - drawn up in 1863 - was on show before being presented to the Sao Paulo football museum at a later date.
Harry told Mr Dyke: 'The couple of games that I watched I thought that we played really well.

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No hope: After defeats to Italy and Uruguay, England's slim hopes of qualifying from Group D came to a sad end when surprise package Costa Rica beat the Italians 1-0 on Friday night

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Patriotic: This fan was still happy to show his support for his team, having travelled all the way to Brazil

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Young fans: These two youngsters were still keen to see their team do well against the World Cup's surprise package Costa Rica

'It's the best England team we've had for some time - but hey, you win some you lose some.'
The Prince explained to the FA chairman that he had not travelled specifically for the England game.
Shortly before kick-off, Harry, wearing a suit and tie, took up his position in the VIP area in line with the halfway mark.
He shook hands with some of the digintaries in the box and sat down with his private secretary, Edward Lane-Fox, and with Alberto Pinto Coelho, the governor of the state of Minas Gerais.
FA chairman Mr Dyke and Sir Trevor Brooking, the FA's director of football development who will retire after the World Cup, sat further along the same row to the Prince's right.
However, one fan who had arrived for today's match didn't make it to the game after he was hit by a motorcycle as he crossed a street in Belo Horizonte.
The city's police department identified the tourist as 25-year-old Mark Fisher of Penrith, Cumbria.
A spokesman said the motorcyclist fled the scene of the accident.

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Cheeky: These fans had a message for today's captain Frank Lampard, and his former Chelsea teammate John Terry

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Conquering knights: England may not have been all-conquering during this tournament, but these fans dressed as knights of St George will have been hoping for a better performance today

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Come on you England: Fans in Brazil show their support for the team, despite today's game being something of a dead rubber

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Cross of St George: This fan had painted his face for today's game, giving a war-like cry as the match kicked off, while another had his face paint freshly applied

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We're coming home: These fans did not let England's previous performances put them off as they donned hats and face paints for the game

Mr Fisher, who suffered several bruises and a fractured tooth, is in a local hospital where he is in stable condition.
With England already out of the competition after successive defeats, Hodgson decided to make nine changes to his starting XI for the dead rubber against Costa Rica.
The England manager stuck with the line-up he named on the eve of that match, which meant Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw were handed their first competitive starts for England.
Shaw, who came in for Leighton Baines, became the youngest player to appear for England at a World Cup since Michael Owen in France '98.
In goal, Ben Foster started his first competitive game for England in five years.

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Tension: Security personnel dressed in camouflage and armed with riot shields occupy the stands as fans cheer during the game

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Security: England fans are policed by security officials in the stands after the final whistle

England's back four of Shaw, Chris Smalling, Gary Cahill and Phil Jones had 50 caps between them.
Frank Lampard was named captain on his 106th, and possibly final, appearance in an England shirt.
Jack Wilshere partnered Barkley in the centre of midfield, with James Milner and Adam Lallana operating on the flanks.
Daniel Sturridge made his third start of the World Cup up front in the youthful side with an average age of 25 years old.
But the team struggled to break down the Costa Rica side, who were missing many of their top players, and Steven Gerrard was brought off the bench to replace Wilshere - but to little effect.

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Appreciation: England players salute the fans, many who had spent thousands of pounds flying to Brazil, after today's 0-0 draw

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Heading home: Steven Gerrard consoles Wayne Rooney after the game

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What now? Hopes had not been high for Roy Hodgson's men, but few expected the team's worst World Cup points haul since 1950

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Farewell Frank? Lampard acknowledges the fans after the 0-0 draw with Costa Rica

It could well have been the last 20 minutes of football Gerrard and Lampard will ever play together, with both senior players facing questions over whether they will retire from international football.
England, who lost their first two matches against Italy and Uruguay, fly home straight after today's game.
The result meant Costa Rica finished top of Group D with seven points while England, already eliminated after defeats to Italy and Uruguay, ended bottom with one.
With his side's exit already confirmed before the game, Hodgson made nine changes to his starting line-up to give other squad members an opportunity.
He said: 'I thought they all did very well and I thought the whole back four was absolutely excellent.
'We restricted a team that has beaten Italy and Uruguay and topped the group, we restricted them to almost no chances.
'Ben Foster was very good behind and in midfield I thought we dominated it, we outplayed them in that area. We created goal chances.
'The only thing we didn't do is take them and that's a great disappointment.'
Veteran midfielder Frank Lampard, who captained the side, also felt England should have won the match.

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Captain fantastic? Frank Lampard leads out his team this afternoon

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High hopes for the future: Luke Shaw of England jumps Yeltsin Tejeda of Costa Rica

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On the bench: Manager Roy Hodgson made nine changes for today's match, leaving Wayne Rooney (centre) and Leighton Baines (right) on the bench

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Near miss: England's Daniel Sturridge tries to score past Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keilor Navas

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Dashed hopes: Sturridge reacts to his miss, with the team eager to restore a bit of pride

'It was a difficult game to approach,' the 36-year-old said.
'I think we did everything we could do. We showed a bit of character, we prepared right for the last two days. Everyone knows how tough it's been.
'It wasn't vintage but we had enough chances to win the game. I think we played some good stuff, bright stuff at times, and created enough chances to win.'
Lampard's future as an England player beyond the tournament has been the subject of speculation.
He was asked about the issue but said he had not yet made a decision on whether he would retire from international football.
He said: 'I don't know. I really enjoyed being involved and I love playing for my country, that's obvious. I am 36 and still doing it.
'I feel fresh. If I feel I can offer something I will do but at the moment it is too soon to say.' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

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At the start of the tournament bars and clubs around the country, including this Walkabout in Birmingham (pictured left today and right during the opening game last week), had been packed with fans as supporters gathered, full of hope that the team might be able to make it out of Group D. But as England trudged to a dull 0-0 against Costa Rica in the Estadio Mineirao, watched by Colleen Rooney and son Kai (centre), fans back at home chose not to watch - leaving the once packed pubs deserted, and many even turned over to watch Italy vs Uruguay instead.
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