England fail to qualify for Euro 2008

The England players and their mascots line up before the match Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Niko Kranjcar shrugs off the challenge of Micah Richards before embarrassing England keeper Scott Carson from long range to give Croatia the lead Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty

Ivica Olic beats Wayne Bridge. Olic put Croatia 2-0 up after 14 minutes Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images

A disillusioned Steve McClaren looks on from the touchline, sheltered from the pouring rain by an FA umbrella Photograph: Tom Hevezi/AP

England pull a goal back early in the second half from the penalty spot Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the penalty that halved Croatia's lead Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty

Peter Crouch volleys England level after controlling on his chest substitute David Beckham's pinpoint cross Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Goalscorer and goal-creator celebrate England's equaliser Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Scott Carson is again beaten from long range as England fall 3-2 behind with 13 minutes remaining Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Mladen Petric shows his delight at scoring Croatia's winner Photograph: Tom Hevezi/AP

Having dispensed with his umbrella, McClaren shows his disgust at England falling behind again Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images

Croatia celebrate a famous victory as England captain Steven Gerrard falls to the ground Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

A disbelieving Beckham, who won his 99th international cap struggles to come to terms with the disappointment of England's elimination Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

Three English fans cut forlorn figures in a rapidly-emptying stadium Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP

FA chairman Geoff Thompson (centre) and chief executive Brian Barwick (third from left) announce Steve McClaren's dismissal at a press conference in Soho Square this morning Photograph: Getty

At his own press conference in St Albans, McClaren accepts responsibility for England's failure to reach Euro 2008 Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian