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Suarez happy to let his goals do the talking

The Liverpool striker scored either side of Wayne Rooney's equaliser to leave England's hopes of reaching the last 16 on a knife edge and hugely boost his own side's prospects.

Uruguay head into their final Group D fixture against Italy on Tuesday knowing a win will more than likely see them through, while even a draw could be enough.

"Before the game, too many people in England laughed about my attitude over the last few years," he said.

"This is a very good time for me. I want to see what they think now."

The 27-year-old was quick to extend commiserations to the England skipper and has backed him to respond in their final group game against Costa Rica.

"This is an unlucky moment for him," said Suarez. "I don't like it when he hurts like this. I said, 'Keep going, forget this game, you're one of the best'. 

"He's the best player I've played with.

"I had to keep calm, keep my cool and when I got the ball I just kicked it with my whole heart thinking of all those who have supported me.

"I would like to say thank you to my wife and my two children, my physiotherapist Walter Ferreira and my team-mates."