England's bid to win the 2002 World Cup ended in despair today as Brazil hung on to win 2-1 in their quarter-final clash in Shizuoka.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's team could not find a way past the Brazilians despite sustained late pressure on a team reduced to ten men early in the second half.

England had taken the lead after 23 minutes through Michael Owen's second goal of the tournament after a mistake by Lucio.

Danny Mills played the ball to Heskey, whose chip was intended for Owen but looked to be under the control of the defender.

However, Lucio's error was seized on in predatory style by Owen, who sent Marcos the wrong way to notch his tenth goal in 16 matches under Eriksson.

In first half injury-time Rivaldo brought Brazil back on level terms with his fifth goal of the tournament.

The creator was Ronaldinho who burst past Paul Scholes and then drew Sol Campbell out of position before slipping the ball to Rivaldo to fire a left-footed shot past Seaman into the corner of the net.

It got worse for England as five minutes into the second half Ronaldinho scored with a 35-yard free-kick which appeared to be intended as a cross but instead flew over David Seaman's head into the top right-hand corner of his goal.

Ronaldinho's joy turned to despair eight minutes later when he was shown a straight red card after he went over the top of the ball and fouled Mills.

Sven brought on Dyer, Vassell and Sheringham as England chased the game.

Brazil's defence stood firm and was rarely troubled as England struggled in the heat to find a breakthrough.

Mills came the closest to finding an equaliser but his shot took a deflection over the bar.

England were left in despair at the final whistle.

David Seaman was inconsolable as he broke down in tears while the rest of the team looked shellshocked.

England were out.