But England did equalise on the half hour, and it was no more than they deserved.
They scored that try but England's defence and forward power meant that Australia were out-muscled.
It would be foolish to bet on it, but England could make the semi-final.
But England's momentum quickly evaporated as South Africa took control of the first half.
But England can lay claim to victories over the USA and Slovenia under Capello at Wembley.
But England hit back through a Toby Flood penalty and a penalty try.
South African Clark fired a 68 but England's Fisher, second alone overnight, could only manage a 73.
But England's chief medical officer said the highest level detected posed "very little risk to human health".
The home fans were stunned by Carson's howler but England tried to retaliate in a positive manner.
But England have the attacking tools to hurt the South Americans - as Bielsa is well aware.
But England defence coach Mike Ford said his side would be more than up to the task.
James Wynne put France ahead but England got back into it through Leon Pryce, Gleeson and Maurie Fa'asavalu.
But England had heroes all over the field, from the sound David Seaman to the tireless Emile Heskey.
But England's Mervyn King saw his hopes disappear with a 21-7 defeat against South African Robert John Donnelly.
Noble was yellow-carded, but England - who were incensed by the incident - could not find a way through.
Ganguly hammered four boundaries in one Anderson over early in the reply but England's new-ball pair were generally excellent.
The Twenty20 match between the teams was abandoned at Durham, but England effectively faced that scenario with their 120-ball innings.
But England, who were dismissed for 96 in the first game on Monday, were once again humbled by Pakistan's bowlers.
But England built on their early momentum, leading 30-26 at the third quarter and holding on for a 41-40 win.
But England coach Brian Ashton admits his team have so far failed to make any progress at the World Cup.
Fiji struck first through Emosi Vucago but England hit back with a converted Rob Vickerman try to take the lead.
Members of the squad will still be free to play for the counties but England have first claim on their services.
Taavi Rahn headed an own goal from 20 yards just before half-time but England failed to score in the second half.
But England's task at the start of the first day was to bat until at least tea time on the second.
But England finally forced Marcela Zbrilova into her first save as the Czech goalkeeper stopped White's effort from Yankey's 63rd-minute corner.
But England had other heroes, with Manchester United duo Paul Scholes and David Beckham a potent creative driving force alongside Gerrard.
They were stifled by the pitches as the three Tests all ended in draws but England won the one-day series 2-1.
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India won the series 1-0 after the second Test in Mohali ended in a draw but England ended the tour with credit.
Pietersen replaced Rob Key, but England also dropped Eoin Morgan and Ryan Sidebottom from the team humbled by the Netherlands on Friday.
But England managed to establish one final attacking position and Wilkinson slotted a right-foot drop-goal to give them some much-needed breathing space.
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