England can see right through Franz Beckenbauer's ridiculous "kick and rush" claims made yesterday.

The Daily Mail says there was a real siege mentality in the England camp yesterday after Beckenbauer declared them a 'kick and rush team' who had 'gone backwards'.

Coaching staff think it could be part of a strategy to unsettle England ahead of a possible last 16 clash.

"Maybe they are scared," said an insider.