Fabio Capello was highly critical of the refereeing decision that wrongly saw Frank Lampard's goal disallowed as England crashed out of the World Cup.
The Three Lions' World Cup campaign unravelled on Sunday afternoon as Germany romped to a 4-1 victory in Bloemfontein to reach the last eight.
Goals from Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and a brace from Thomas Muller meant England were sent packing in South Africa in the second round in what was their worst defeat in a World Cup finals.
Talking point
But the major talking point at the Free State Stadium was the Lampard 'goal' that was not given, a minute after Matthew Upson halved England's deficit.
With the score 2-1 in the 38th minute, Lampard's volleyed effort cannoned off the bar and clearly crossed the line but the Uruguayan officials failed to give the goal to the midfielder before the Three Lions went on to crumble in the second period.
And it came as no surprise that Capello was furious with official Jorge Larrionda and his assistant referee Mauricio Espinosa for their inability to award his side a legitimate goal.
Big mistake
"It was one of the most important things in the game,"said the Italian tactician, who admitted his side had to take a share of the blame for being carved open on regular intervals.
"The goal was very important. We could have played a different style.
"We played I think well at 2-1, but after the third goal it was a little bit disappointing.
"We played well. Germany is a big team. They played a good game. We made some mistakes when they played the counter-attack. The referee made bigger mistakes.
"Little things decide the result always."
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