Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer said his nation had "taken England apart" in Bloemfontein in the last 16 of the World Cup today.

Der Kaiser, who has not held back in his criticism of England throughout the World Cup, had more harsh words about Fabio Capello's men after Germany's convincing 4-1 victory.

"England were overwhelmed - they just could not come to terms with our style of play," he said. "We have taken England apart. We were simply better in every aspect."