Earlier we asked whether a group stage exit represented underperformance for England.
Thousands of you voted and 61% of you believe it would. However a sizeable number of you see an England's exit before the knockout stage - which would be the first time in a World cup since 1958 - as par.
Problem is after a result like that no one at work is buzzing as they would be after a win. Remember when England beat Germany at home (3-1?) everyone was talking about it the next day but in a positive way. It won't be like that tomorrow.
They think it's all over, it is now: Costa Rica beat Italy to send England home after just two games...their worst performance at the World Cup since 1958
Costa Rica upset the odds, beating the Italians 1-0 after a 44th minute header by Bryan Ruiz
England have been eliminated after failing to beat Italy and Uruguay in the their two opening fixtures
It is the first time since 1958 that England have been knocked out in the tournament's group stage
There's still an important game to play yet though to see if we can win one. This time leave out Rooney and Gerard and give two more of the kids a chance to play in the world cup.
I reserve my judgement on Hodgson till after the Euro's. By then he should have had the last of this old guard and be able to field a completely new team. At least I hope he will.
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