Rickie Lambert has admitted to having mixed emotions over his World Cup debut - as while appearing at a World Cup been "the best experience" of his career, the loss to Uruguay also ranks as his "worst moment."
England's second defeat in as many matches, coupled with Costa Rica's win over Italy the next day, means Roy Hodgson's side will be heading home after the group stage.
Lambert appeared as a late substitute against la Celeste, coming on just after Luis Suarez had restored Uruguay's lead.
The former Southampton man is now hoping to see more action as the Three Lions face Costa Rica - who boast a 100% record - on Tuesday, and he wants to end the tournament on a high note.
"It's a difficult scenario to be in, everyone's disappointed about what's happened and the fact that we've got one more game left," Lambert told TheFA.com
"But we've got to be professional and we've got to give our best and get three points to finish on a high against Costa Rica.
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"It's been the best experience of my career and probably the worst experience at the same time. It's always difficult being an England fan and getting knocked out, but this time being involved is devastating to get knocked out at an early stage."
He added: "It was probably the worst moment of my career when the final whistle went and we were knocked out of the World Cup. It was horrible.
"Maybe I might look back in years to come and think 'I've played in a World Cup', that will live with me forever. But I can't remember any moments that are as bad as that."