Beckenbauer calls for goal-line technology

Franz Beckenbauer has expressed sympathy for the controversial manner in which England bowed out of the World Cup and called for the introduction of technology to prevent such injustices in future.

Although Beckenbauer has repeatedly criticised England’s tactics during the World Cup, at one stage labelling Fabio Capello’s men a “kick and rush” team who had gone backwards under the Italian, he admits he felt sorry for them after Frank Lampard’s strike was not given.