The day all of England called Cristiano Ronaldo a 'winker'

Rewind to July 1, 2006 and another England journey on the biggest stage of all ended in absolute heartbreak. Sven-Goran Eriksson's talented squad - consisting of the Golden Generation of Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Ashley Cole and Co - came up short in the quest for football's greatest prize once more, Portugal dumping out England on penalties at the World Cup quarter-final stage. Wayne Rooney's red card against Portugal at the 2006 World Cup shocked the football world The England striker stamped on Ricardo Carvalho before receiving his marching orders Football fans witnessed one of the most iconic moments in recent history when Rooney became only the third England player to be sent off at a World Cup - joining Ray Wilkins and David Beckham. Rooney shouted at Ronaldo after the Portuguese star attempted to get him sent off The England star argued with Ronaldo as Portugal's protests continued in Gelsenkirchen Ronaldo looked back at Rooney as his United team-mate walked off the pitch after his red card No one could quite believe it - United's two biggest players embroiled in one of the most controversial moments in recent World Cup history. England's much-hailed Golden Generation went on to lose out in a penalty shootout Theo Walcott and Aaron Lennon comfort Rio Ferdinand, who was also devastated Captain David Beckham was also in tears having come off injured during the match While many thought Ronaldo was in for a rude awakening at United, Gary Neville - who was also playing that day for England - later admitted that everyone had in fact rallied around the Portuguese forward.