German legend Franz Beckenbauer has slated Manchester City's Brazilian winger Robinho.

The Daily Express says just before the World Cup seedings were announced, Beckenbauer said Fabio Capello's England are in better shape than five-time world champions Brazil despite losing 1-0 to them in Qatar last month.

"England did a fantastic job in qualification," said Beckenbauer. "Brazil? I don't think so. They have one striker (Luis Fabiano), then Kaka a bit behind. And then you have Robinho. He can play in a circus but he's not a team player."