England's PFA Chief Gordon Taylor Calls For Video Technology After Thierry Henry Handball

"For a sport that is so high profile, with so much money and so much prestige at stake, it has to be used.

"You can bring in as many assistant referees behind the goals as you like but, until there is technology, there will continue to be debatable decisions.

"Rugby, tennis, cricket and American sports have all embraced technology and it can actually add to the excitement of a match.

"I think not to use it is burying one's head in sand."

Despite Henry cheating, Taylor refused to condemn him outright though, preferring instead to sympathise with the Irish.

"We have to get the decisions right.

"It's just so disappointing for the Irish to have played so well in such difficult circumstances. No player minds losing legitimately - but to lose that way makes my heart go out to them.

"For a game that wants to be at the forefront as a spectator and participant sport, I'm just surprised it has taken so long, particularly now the game is faster than it's ever been."