World Cup: Kaiser tips England for World Cup glory

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes England’s 5-1 win over the old enemy in Munich on Saturday proves they have the ability to take on the world’s best.

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes England’s 5-1 win over Germany in Munich on Saturday proves they have the ability to take on the world’s best.

Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner both as a player and a manager, is now convinced that Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side can make a ‘‘real impact’’ in next year’s finals in Japan and South Korea.