Hart speaks up for Hodgson

Roy Hodgson not only has the Football Association’s support but the England players’ too, with goalkeeper Joe Hart saying the whole team is behind their manager.

Costa Rica’s surprise victory against Italy on Friday saw the Three Lions eliminated from the World Cup at the group-stage juncture for the first time in 56 years. Even though England’s young squad arrived in Brazil more in hope than expectation, this embarrassing, early exit in Brazil still rankles.