The game seemed destined to be decided by a penalty shoot-out, just like when the
Everton new boy Andrew Johnson and Charlton's Darren Bent may also stake their claims to the new coach.


Beckham almost won a penalty with his last contribution of the game - and probablyIn the second round, Argentina and Mexico played out a hugely entertaining gameAlan Shearer has rejected the chance to join McClaren to remain as a BBC pundit, a
award, given to the tournament's outstanding player.

they finally showed the passion and heart for a battle so often missing in this World Cup campaign.