It is shocking that FIFA has still not introduced goal line technology. The equaliser that England scored, in their game against Germany, when they were losing 2-1, is the case in point. I think England were outplayed in what was one of the most exciting games, full of attack by both sides, but one never knows what difference it can make to a game if you are playing with the knowledge that you are 2-2 at half time instead of 2-1 down.

The goal hit the cross bar, and bounced behind the line and even the goalkeeper’s facial expression betrayed the fact that he knew it had gone over the line. I am sure that they will announce later that there will be greater use of technology at the next World Cup, but that is only insulting to South Africa, because it will create the impression that it could not be done now, whereas in fact obviously it could be and it is FIFA that has chosen not to. Too much is at stake, and on the line, and I am not just talking about in betting on football, but in general and this type of situation simply has to be resolved.