From Richard Gibson.

England crashed out of the World Cup with their limp display against South Africa at Kensington Oval yesterday.

Here is how they rated through the tournament.

MICHAEL VAUGHAN (captain): Mustered only 130 runs in eight innings, the kind of form which puts his place beyond this World Cup in jeopardy. 4.

IAN BELL: Two soft dismissals when well set in crunch games against Sri Lanka and Australia highlighted what a frustrating player he can be. 5.

ANDREW STRAUSS: Recalled for his big-match temperament after weeks on the sidelines, top-scored with 46 in South Africa shambles. 5.

KEVIN PIETERSEN: The Hampshire batsman justified his rating as the world's number one limited-overs batsman with regular scores, including hundred against Australia. 8.

PAUL COLLINGWOOD: Took England out of range in matches against Canada and Ireland and was reliable as the fifth bowler. 7.

ANDREW FLINTOFF: Wanted to make a mark on the biggest stage after off-field antics but his excellent bowling could not make up for woeful time with the bat. 6.

RAVI BOPARA: Came so close to making himself a hero in the last-ball defeat to Sri Lanka and showed a good temperament at top level. 7.

PAUL NIXON: Kept calm in tricky situations with the bat, contributing heavily, to justify his selection at the age of 36. 7.

SAJID MAHMOOD: Fortunate to grab four Sri Lankan wickets despite a general improvement, his poor economy rate allows opponents to get away. 4.

MONTY PANESAR: Claimed wickets against weaker opposition but the left-arm spinner proved less effective when facing major nations. 4.

JAMES ANDERSON: Began the tournament brightly, after fracturing finger in bowling hand, but failed to pose threat in the Super Eight stage. 5.

ED JOYCE: Paid the price for the top-order failings despite hitting two half-centuries in the first three matches of the campaign. 6.

LIAM PLUNKETT: Innings in adversity against New Zealand gave England hope but was dropped after taking three wickets in two outings. 6.

JAMIE DALRYMPLE: Axed after two single-figure scores and expensive bowling returns in group matches against New Zealand and Canada. 3.