World Cup 2014 Brazil » Group D » Live commentary: Uruguay - England 2:1

Endgame Summary:
England's hope of advancing to the knockout stage is about over and only slim chances remain for the Three Lions after their second 1-2 defeat. Hodgson's side showed an encouraging performance at times once again, but clearly lacked punch upfront although Rooney could finally claim his first ever World Cup goal. Returning Luis Suárez proved to be the difference maker the South Americans hoped he'd be with two crucial goals. Albeit quiet throughout, the Liverpool striker showed his lethal touch in front of Hart and buried the two chances the defense granted him. Group D could be in for a thrilling finish as three teams claim three points now before Italy and Costa Rica face off tomorrow. That's it for this one, we hope you enjoyed the coverage!

No, they can't. The last efforts are cleared by Uruguay and it's a final!

England wastes the first two minutes with sloppy passing.

Last changes for both sides as desperate England brings on another striker and Uruguay a fresh defender to seal the deal. Suárez leaves as probable matchwinner.

Goooal for Uruguay, 2:1 by Luis Suárez
What a hammer from the Liverpool man! Gerrard misjudges a header after a long ball from Muslera and sends the striker on its way down the right side. From a tight angle Suárez just powers the ball through the middle over a diving Hart.

Uruguay force England to camp around their penalty area right now, but can't create a chance.

With his side under pressure, Oscar Tabárez brings on an additional defender. Is the coach willing to settle for a draw here?

England tries to build on the goal and we could be in for a frantic finish. Daniel Sturridge is brought down in the penalty area after a light touch, but Velasco is unimpressed.

Daniel Sturridge spins and turns at the edge of the box but can't get enough purchase on his shot.

Hodgson understandably keeps changing offensive personal in search of the equalizer.

Can England force the issue in the remaining minutes? Even a defeat would not mathematically rule out the knockout stage, but many variables would have to fall into place for that to happen. A draw would at least guarantee a deciding final group match against Costa Rica.

Oscar Tabárez gets in his first substitute as well and choses fresh legs for the midfield.

Raheem Sterling couldn't build on a good showing against Italy and Ross Barkley is the first substitute for Hodgson again. Rooney might slide to the centre forward role now.

Anxious moments for the Uruguayan side because Álvaro Pereira caught a knee to the head from Sterling and seems to be knocked out.

The missed opportunities certainly won't help Rooney's case if this game is lost. The discussion about his place in the national team will probably continue.

Baines delivers another fine cross from the left, Muslera gets to the ball in front of Welbeck and has to receive treatment because the winger inadvertently crashes into him.

Cavani has to make it two! Nicolás Lodeiro pokes that ball to the overlapping striker in the penalty area, who aims for the far post from a tight angle against an onrushing Hart but misses the goal!

It's not that England is the inferior side so far, quite the opposite to be honest, but Hodgson's teams clearly lacks a certain punch.

Second half is underway and both sides remain unchanged.

Halftime Summary:
It has been an even half with a slight advantage for Hodgson's side, but Luis Suárez proved to be the difference so far as he scored on his sole opportunity while England's star Rooney missed two superb chances on the other end throughout. The Three Lions face elimination and have to find ways to score in the second half. Stay tuned!

One minute of stoppage time is added, but England can't create anything. Uruguay heads into the break with the lead!

Just like against Italy, England is shaking off the blow quickly and is searching for the immediate answer! Sturridge gets through on the left side and challenges Muslera with a shot form a tight angle. The keeper deflects it around the post.

The game is slowing down a bit, both sides can't find their way behind the opposing defense.

English fans make themselves heard in the stands. They have to be pleased with what they are seeing form their side, the Three Lions are only lacking a goal.

Rooney hits woodwork! Fernando Muslera is caught in no man's land at the ensueing free-kick, the ball sails over the head of the keeper and at the far post the striker heads it off the bar from close range. What a chance!

Diego Godín wraps his arms around a starting Sturridge and brings the English striker down on the right side. Already penalized for a hand-ball the captain is very lucky not to be send off here.

Slowly Uruguay manages to apply a bit more pressure on the English side and can claim more and more possession.

The pace of the game is appealing, but inaccurate passing is limiting both sides. We certainly hope for a bit more entertainment throughout.

England remains the more engaged side, but can't quite penetrate the penalty area dangerously.

Rodríguez out of nowhere! Jagielka slips at the edge of the box and therefore a cross from González finds its way to the Atlético man, who fires a hammer slightly over the crossbar from 18 yards. Best chance for Uruguay so far!

Overall it's an encouraging start from the Three Lions, which try to control the game in midfield early on. Against Italy they mainly focused on counterattacks but seem ready to take matters in their own hands today.

Diego Godín (Uruguay) is shown a yellow card
The captain purposely gets a hand on the ball at the edge of the box because Daniel Sturridge threatens to slip the ball behind the defense.

Both teams are still feeling out the opposition and now England has its first chance from a set-piece as Raheem Sterling is brought down on the right side.

The first corner is awarded to Uruguay, Luis Suárez delivers a low ball straight to the near post where it's cleared away for another corner. The superstar nearly caught Joe Hart and company by surprise here.

Both teams still have fate in their own hands with a win today. Even the inferior side would still have an outside shot depending on Italy and Costa Rica's game tomorrow.

Oscar Tabárez has to shake things up as Maxi Pereira serves a suspension and skipper Diego Lugano can't help with a knee problem. Diego Godín and Martín Cáceres take over in the back four and Álvaro González and Nicolás Lodeiro get the start ahead of Walter Gargano and Christian Stuani in midfield. Veteran Diego Forlán has to make room for Luis Suárez as well after starting every match and eventually winning player of the tournament honors in South Africa 2010.

No stranger to English football, the Liverpool player can shake hands with teammates Gerrard, Henderson, Sterling and Sturridge, which all remain in Hodgson's unchanged starting lineup. Wayne Rooney remains a popular target of criticism, but the 28-year old provided the assist to Sterling's equalizer on Sunday and will move behind Sturridge after playing the previous match on the wing. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain failed a late fitness test and is still sidelined recovering from a knee injury.

The two losers of the first games of group D head into a vital encounter and hope to keep their World Cup dreams alive. England comes off a promising performance with their young squad against Italy that helped to raise morale even though the Three Lions eventually lost to a Balotelli header. But there will be no morale victories today as a defeat would all but end any chance to advance to the last 16.