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23 England vs Portugal: Euro 2004 (Originally posted, 24 June 2004) So why did England lose to Portugal? Lack of tactical know-how? Lack of fitness or motivation? Portugal were a better team? No. After how many minutes was Rooney crocked? BBC Clockwatch wrote: "23 mins: Rooney loses his boot as he fights for the ball with Andrade in the Portuguese area. Concern for England as Rooney is off the pitch being treated for a knock. Play continues while the physio attends to his ankle." Which Portuguese player headed the equaliser to send the game into extra time? Why it was Helder Postiga. Who missed that fateful first penalty? It was the England captain seen here in his club shirt. And who missed the last one? The curse of 23...