Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott feels England restored their pride with this month's Euros run.

But he insists the current team is netter than their quarterfinal finish.

He said: "A lot was made before the tournament about how far we could get and in every performance we have shown pride and passion and that is what the England fans wanted to see.

"Is the quarter-finals the level England are at? Definitely not. We were confident coming into the competition, with the players we've got in the team.

"They are at the top of their game and some of them are the best in the world in their position.

"I think a quarter-final is the least of our expectations and progression has been made from the last tournament.

"It is disappointing to be going home but, as soon as we've licked our wounds, we can look back and feel we've made the nation proud."