That feels like an appropriate point to hand the live text torch on.

Tom Rostance is already waxing lyrical about England's Great Escape over on the Italy v Costa Rica page.

Get yourselves there sharpish.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who missed the win over England with a leg injury, is back for Italy's game against Costa Rica.

Italy: Buffon (c), Chiellini, Darmian, Motta, Candreva, Abate, Marchisio, Balotelli, Barzagli, De Rossi, Pirlo

If Italy do anything other than win, fellow Group D members England are out.

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After ending a spell of 15 matches without an international goal in October 2013, France striker Karim Benzema has arrived at the World Cup in good form and scored two in his team's opening win over Honduras.

He has spoken to the New York Times , externalabout how he grew up idolising the Brazilian team of 1998 that were beaten by France in that year's World Cup final and the close relationship he now has with Zindine Zidane, the scorer of two goals in that game and assistant manager at their club Real Madrid.

Paul in Manchester on text: We have to stay positive, victory for Italy today will at least provide a nice bit of excitement (perhaps the last of the tournament) on Tuesday.

It will be like the end of the premiership season, with each goal scored providing different permutations. We are still in this!!!

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes says that England's defeat to Uruguay shows that Roy Hodgson's first-choice defenders are not good enough.

"Roy's close to finding something - but he needs two young centre-halves that have the balls to play, the balls to step into midfield now and again and full-backs who can defend," he told Paddy Power., external

"We need solid defenders and we're not blessed with great talent in this area."

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I'm not sure how much consolation it will be for England's players but Sepp Blatter has sympathy for them after their defeat by Uruguay.

"I think England were unlucky. England looked like a good team," the Fifa president said.

"I think Uruguay had a very good goalkeeper and he made some good saves. This is football, these things can happen."

But you can make them un-happen Sepp! Declare the result null and void, or make it best of three. Go on, we know you can...

Did you get it?

Today's Question of Sport teaser, or #QSTeaser in the social media world, is which four players have scored more than five goals at the World Cup for Italy?

The answers are Baggio, Rossi, Vieri and Schillaci.

Actor and musician Riz Ahmed has accused a fellow England fan of racially abusing him while he watched England's defeat to Uruguay in Sao Paulo last night.

"I was at Sao Paulo stadium, edge of seat, singing Eng-er-land. Half time I get racist abuse from England fan. 2nd half, I just can't sing it," he tweeted., external

Ahmed's film credits include Ill Manors, The Road to Guantanamo and Four Lions.

This is how we are looking this afternoon.

• England manager Roy Hodgson insists he will not resign after his side were pushed to the brink of World Cup elimination by Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Uruguay.

• Uruguay match-winner Luis Suarez says victory brought him retribution against his critics in England.

• England need Italy to beat Costa Rica tonight and the Azzurri to win against Uruguay on Tuesday, along with a win themselves over Costa Rica, to make the last 16.

How useful is knowing your Luis Suarez from your Alexis Sanchez, when you are jetting around the world entering into delicate negotiations with world leaders?

"Pretty," says United States Secretary of State John Kerry.

"I think people love sports and sports is always an important part of diplomacy. You can go back to Ping-Pong Diplomacy with Nixon, you can go to the Globetrotters running around in basketball—sports is an integral part of life," he told Sports Illustrated., external

"It depends where you are and what sport it is, but almost everywhere soccer qualifies. And, I think it's the global game."

Portugal team-mate Miguel Veloso says that he has seen nothing in training to substantiate internet rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo is risking his career with his determination to continue at the World Cup.

"I'm not a doctor but from what I see, Ronaldo is fine," Veloso said.

"He is training, he is jumping and he is shooting. There is not much else to say."

Portugal, who lost their opening match against Germany 4-0, face the United States in their second encounter in the tournament on Sunday.

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Former Brazil playmaker Kaka is in advanced talks with Orlando City, external over a January 2015 switch to the United States from AC Milan.

The 32-year-old, who played in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, would join up with the American franchise ahead of their debut season in Major League Soccer.

Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi, 22, is unlikely to play against Chile after suffering from concussion during the game against Australia, reports As.com., external

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Spain's national team has become "predictable, slow and sad" after the world champions were knocked out of the 2014 World Cup, reports As.com., external

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Juventus are closely watching Wolfsburg's Ivan Perisic after the 25-year-old midfielder's strong performances for Croatia in the World Cup, reports Tuttosport., external

Germany forward Andre Schurrle ‏on Twitter:, external In Fortaleza....ready for the last training before the match against Ghana tomorrow.

Schurrle's side won 4-0 against Portugal in their opening match.

Switzerland head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld must decide whether to start with either of the substitutes who scored in the 2-1 win over Ecuador. Admir Mehmedi could be preferred to winger Valentin Stocker but match-winner Haris Seferovic admits he is unlikely to displace Josip Drmic.

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France are optimistic that midfielder Yohan Cabaye will recover from a groin problem in time to play. Cabaye, Patrice Evra and Paul Pogba are all one booking from a ban.

Live commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 live.

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan on Twitter:, external It was a great victory for Uruguay; a reward for our sacrifice, work and commitment.

BBC chief sports news correspondent Dan Roan on Twitter:, external I understand Roy Hodgson currently retains the support of the FA. That could change of course, depending on what happens Tuesday, we'll see.

Australia may have no chance of reaching the knockout phases of the World Cup, but ex-Everton man Tim Cahill is proud of his and his side's performances.

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He writes on Instagram:, external "As a footballer you live for these moments. This is a sport that brings the world together. It's my last World Cup as a player and I'm pleased to go out with a bang and leave a lasting memory in Brazil, the home of football.

"For every kid out there, I started with nothing and ended up with everything, but will never change. I play for the badge and that's been Millwall, Everton, New York Red Bulls and my country. Humbled to score in three consecutive WC and to have five goals as well. I was always told I would never make it as a footballer and look at me now."

Some more of your Twitter comments on England's performances. Keep sending them in and the best ones will appear on this page.

Jon Bruton:, external For the first time in years the England team looks like it has a future. Hodgson must be kept on to learn from experience.

Douglas Law:, external It hasn't gone wrong for England. Italy will get nine points; England will easily qualify, Costa Rica aren't that good, are they?

Adrian Gaveglia:, external England have no leadership - the central defensive pair are not organisers and leaders in the Butcher, Terry, Adams mould.

Olly Foster
BBC Sport

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"Brazil sports paper "Lance" having some fun with England's defeat."