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Worst XI

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  • Green fingers

    England goalkeeper Robert Green makes a hash of Clint Dempsey's tame shot.

    Otamendi off-day

    Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi was one of those caught all at sea in the defeat by Germany.

    Six appeal

    John Terry damaged his reputation with his off-field antics.

    Where there's a Will...

    France defender William Gallas was at the centre of a shameful France display.

  • Bench press

    Captain Patrice Evra led France's training ground strike.

    Gen-eration gap

    Veteran Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was one of those found wanting in South Africa.

    Felipe flop

    Brazil's Felipe Melo scored an "own goal" and was sent off as they failed to make it past the quarter-finals.

    To be Franck

    France star Franck Ribery failed to shine.

  • Crying shame

    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo failed to show his £80 million price tag.

    Roon for improvement

    Wayne Rooney of England was, on reputation at least, the worst player in South Africa.

    Scoring points

    Nicolas Anelka of France was sent home after a bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech which would eventually lead to the squad going on strike.

    Walk of shame

    France coach Raymond Domenech made his country a laughing stock.