Defeat ended Ireland's participation in the tournament - a second defeat after their loss to Sri Lanka ending their hopes of qualifying for the next stage - as Andrew Balbirnie's side was undone by a determined Namibian bowling display which featured 3-21 from Jan Frylinck. "We had two matches in the past," he says. "But we were not happy with the results. England were criticised by some during the Euros for their defensive approach. But Southgate was unapologetic about that - he, and his assistant Steve Holland, spent a long time studying what had made teams like Italy and Germany successful in major tournaments of the past, and defensive solidity was a cornerstone. Buendia looks completely shorn of confidence, crowded out in a central position despite demanding a £38m-price tag by impressing off the right wing for Norwich.