However , they were beaten in their first knockout match 4 -- 1 by Germany .
On 23 June , Capello led England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after they beat Slovenia 1 -- 0 .
England were beaten in England 's first knockout match 4 -- 1 by Germany .
On 23 June , Capello led England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after they beat Slovenia 1 -- 0 .