SHOCK news – Frank Lampard’s World Cup ‘goal’ against Germany has been allowed after all!

But before England fans start re-booking their seats to South Africa, the only people who will be celebrating the news are staff at St Helena Hospice.

Local estate agency Boydens had nailed its colours firmly to the England mast – and aimed to boost St Helena Hospice in the process – by pledging £50 to the hospice for every goal England scored in the competition.

Sadly, England managed just three goals before being beaten by Germany when Frank Lampard had a perfectly good goal disallowed.

However, David Boyden, Managing Partner of Boydens, which has branches in Colchester, Frinton, Braintree, Kelvedon, Sudbury and Ipswich, said: “We’ve decided Frank’s effort was a goal so we’ll be paying £50. On top of that, we’re donating a further £100 so St Helena will receive £300 from us. We feel it’s the least we can do after England’s rather inept efforts!”

Heather Buxton, Community Fundraiser at St Helena Hospice, said: “We’re all disappointed that England didn’t do better but we are so grateful for Boydens’ support – and what a wonderful gesture to double their donation in light of England’s rather poor performance.”