PIERS MORGAN confidently staked a whopping $5,000 (£4,135) on England to beat USA on Friday night.
The Sun columnist bet American broadcaster Brian Kilmeade that the Three Lions would come out on top in the Group B encounter.
While Kilmeade, 58, won their wager if USA drew the game or bested Gareth Southgate’s side.
And a drab 0-0 draw in England’s second World Cup game saw Morgan lose the bet.
Taking to Twitter after the goalless encounter, Morgan hit out at Three Lions boss Southgate for costing him his cash.
He wrote: “That just cost me $5,000. Thanks, Gareth.”
Fortunately, there is a silver lining to Morgan’s loss.
His money is being equally split between American charities Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Folds of Honor, who help families that have lost loved ones in military service.
And despite England’s lacklustre showing, he sportingly said: “Excellent charities. Will sort payment tomorrow. Well played @USMNT.”
Elsewhere Morgan, like many fans and pundits, was left crying out for Phil Foden to come on against USA.
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Pundits Roy Keane and Gary Neville were both left baffled as to why the Manchester City star was an unused substitute.
And Morgan echoed their thoughts, slamming the decision not to bring Foden on.
He first of all wrote: “Southgate should bring on Foden for 2nd half.”
Morgan then cried out on Twitter: “FFS.. Foden.. Foden… Foden… bring on fr***ing Foden.”
Southgate chose to leave the in-form Foden on the bench, despite his stunning form this season for City.
The 22-year-old has scored eight goals and provided three assists in 20 appearances.
England are still well placed to qualify for the knockout stages regardless of the draw, and take on Wales in their final group game on Tuesday.
