FRANZ BECKENBAUER has labelled England 'stupid' for finishing second in Group C.
The Three Lions set up a clash with old rivals Germany on Sunday after defeating Slovenia 1-0 yesterday.
But Beckenbauer believes Fabio Capello's men simply do not have enough left in the tank to trouble his countrymen.
The German legend said: "A game like this should be a semi-final, not a last-16 game.
"Stupidly, the English have slipped up a little by finishing second in their group.
"The English look a little tired. There is a good reason for that — the Premier League players have to play far more games than their Bundesliga colleagues, including two national cup competitions.
"Therefore, when it comes to a World Cup or a European Championships, they are burnt out.
"Our players, on the other hand, seem to be in a physically better condition.
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