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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil -- Defying all the doubters, Costa Rica came through perhaps the toughest group of the World Cup unbeaten and on top. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Costa Rica followed up its wins over Uruguay and Italy by holding England to a dour 0-0 draw on Tuesday, enough to finish first in Group D. Quite an achievement for a team that was seen as the rank outsider in the first ever World Cup group that contained three former champions. "It wasnt the death group after all -- at least not for us," Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto said. He dedicated the qualification to "those who believed in us and those who didnt." "People started believing after the game against Italy," he added. Uruguay also advanced from the group after beating Italy 1-0. Costa Rica only needed a draw to top Group D and played that way, setting up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation against England. The result gives Costa Rica its best World Cup performance. While Los Ticos reached the knockout stages in 1990, they finished second in a weaker group. Costa Rica will now play the runner-up in Group C in the second round. "We will have to keep fighting," Pinto said. "Whatever happens we are willing to fight." England lost its first two matches to Italy and Uruguay and was already eliminated. England goes home from Brazil without a win after striker Daniel Sturridge missed a number of chances Tuesday. But coach Roy Hodgson thought his team showed spirit against the Costa Ricans, trying to break down a stubborn defence. "We showed today what a good team we can be," England coach Roy Hodgson said. "Apart from the first 10 minutes, I thought we dominated." One of Sturridges best opportunities came in the 65th after a nice one-two with midfielder Jack Wilshere. But the forwards curling shot from the right just missed squeezing inside the far post. Costa Rica had started the match brightly, passing the ball around midfield with ease and making England chase them around. Forward Joel Campbell had an early chance, but his shot from inside the area deflected off Gary Cahill and went just wide in the second minute. Costa Ricas best chance came in the 23rd minute when Celso Borges curling free kick was tipped onto the crossbar and out for a corner by England goalkeeper Ben Foster. But that was about it in terms of attacking for the Costa Ricans and they were happy to absorb England pressure, especially in the second half. Pinto defended his team defensive tactics, saying Costa Rica was also out to attack. "Some people said we would only defend," he said. "No, thats not true. You have seen it. We have been able to attack as well. That is why we are very proud," With nothing to play for, Hodgson made nine changes to the England team, fielding a slew of younger talent, including Adam Lallana, Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw. Englands backup players looked disjointed in the first half, giving the ball away easily and finding it difficult to break through Costa Ricas setup. Wilshere made a fine run down the left in the 12th, setting up Sturridge just outside the area, but the forwards curling shot just missed wide. Wayne Rooney came on as a substitute late in the second half and made an instant impact for England. He found space just outside Costa Ricas area in the 80th, but the backpedalling Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas was able to tip it over the bar and out for a corner. While England showed improvement in the second half, the team just couldnt find a way a through Costa Ricas rearguard. A hardcore group of about 150 England fans stayed in the stands long after the final whistle in an otherwise empty Mineirao Stadium, chanting loudly and jumping up and down. About 25 armed riot police with shields and batons formed a line behind stewards who were urging them to leave. Singing "England Till We Die," the fans eventually left the stands peacefully. ------ Lineups: Costa Rica: Keylor Navas; Giancarlo Gonzalez, Roy Miller, Oscar Duarte, Junior Diaz; Cristian Gamboa, Yeltsin Tejeda, Celso Borges (Michael Barrantes, 7 Cool

, Bryan Ruiz (captain); Randall Brenes (Christian Bolanos, 59), Joel Campbell (Marcos Urena, 65). England: Ben Foster; Phil Jones, Gary Cahill, Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw; James Milner (Wayne Rooney, 76), Frank Lampard (captain), Jack Wilshere (Steven Gerrard, 73); Ross Barkley, Adam Lallana (Raheem Sterling, 62), Daniel Sturridge. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Off-Season Game Plan looks at what the Blue Jackets may do to build upon last seasons success to return to the playoffs again next year. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Blackhawks RW Patrick Kane came up big when it counted, tallying two goals and an assist. He scored the game-winner with 4:45 remaining in the third period, stopping on the right hashmarks, carrying the puck up through the top of the Kings zone, then firing a wrist shot from the top of the circles past Jonathan Quick, who had his view obstructed by Andrew Shaw. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] . Orlov, who scored two goals in the game, was assessed a major penalty for boarding on the play. The Flyers scored once on the power play and again with the extra attacker with 65 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.Who would win in a race between the SportsCentre anchors?I would for sure, if Shultzy was chasing me!What is a Darren Dutchyshen workout like?I got on a running kick and for almost a year I was doing an hour of cardio! Five miles a day, seven days a week, 35 miles a week, 140 miles a month, followed by an hour of weights. I have cut back to a half hour of cardio, followed by weights five days a week. Monday-chest, Tuesday-arms, Wednesday-legs, Thursday-shoulders, Friday-back. Good times!Darren Dutchyshen isnt yet defined on Urban Dictionary, how would you define yourself?Happy, loud, laugh all the time, humorous, a little dirty, hyper, blessed. I have a really good life.Who did you cheering for in the 2014 World Cup?Germany! I like the teams talent and determination. I picked them to win and got lucky.When you chatted with Cabbie you gave a plot of a Dutchy movie, and said that Dolph Lundgren would play the villain. Who would play you in a movie? Why?George Clooney, its obvious.What do you think of this impression of you by hockey blogger Steve Dangle? Its very good and very funny. I like his podcast. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. I never knew that he actually worked at TSN (with the NHL Network) at one point in time but was to shy to say hi! Hi Steve!You made a cameo in an episode on the TV show Corner Gas, if you could cameo on any TV show past or present which would it be and why? and is is true youll be cameoing in the upcoming movie?I did do the movie and it was a really cool experience Brent Butt is very talented. Jay and Dan came in from LA and it was crazy. It was really nice seeing those guys. As for a cameo, it would be the Big Bang Theory. I would play Sheldons intellectual equal. That show is so well written!Where would your dream broadcast be for the Kraft Celebration Tour?Did it. My hometown of Porcupine Plain. It was trippy. I never thought I would be on TV let alone broadcast from there.What advice would you have for those trying to get in the sports broadcasting business?Work hard! Its a great industry but like everything else, what you put into it, is what you get out of it. Im a big fan of the phrase "sweat equity."Can you go BarDown?Of course! ' ' '