England are on the brink. The Three Lions' loss to Uruguay has their hopes of advancing out of the group stage hanging by a thread, as they need plenty of help from group rivals Italy.

England's only route to the knockout stages includes Italy beating both Costa Rica and Uruguay, while they would need to beat Los Ticos themselves in their final match.

Obviously aware of England's predicament, Italian striker Mario Balotelli had a simple request should he indeed help Roy Hodgson and co. out of their bind.

If we beat Costa Rica i want a kiss,obviously on the cheek, from the UK Queen. — Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) June 19, 2014

Surely Her Majesty would oblige, right?