At least we can still laugh at ourselves: The memes mocking England's misery after Gerrard & Co's disastrous defeat

• England's World Cup disaster inspires people to post tongue-in-cheek pictures poking fun at another England failure
• Also celebrates Luis Suarez, whose two goals in Sao Paulo last night condemned Hodgson's team to near-certain exit

By Martin Robinson

England's 2-1 defeat to Uruguay has left millions depressed today, but these images lampooning captain Steven Gerrard and even the Queen might raise a wry smile. 

The memes also celebrate Luis Suarez, the destroyer of Roy Hodgson's side's World Cup hopes, and show the Liverpool striker who scored twice last night as Superman and even with Her Majesty in a headlock.

Others included a dig at Gerrard, whose backheader led to Uruguay's second goal, and a Scotland fan celebrating wildly with Uruguayans in Sao Paulo.

Many have been produced by England fans themselves, proving that even on another dark day for the Three Lions, they still have a sense of humour despite more World Cup disappointment.

Here are some of the most popular:  

Harsh: Steven Gerrard is depicted as clueless in some virals for heading the ball on to Suarez for his second goal

Royal blue: This picture has superimposed the Queen's head on to that of one of the Uruguay coaching staff, making it look as if Suarez has the monarch in a headlock

Drastic measures: In this viral, the Queen looks to gain revenge on Suarez 

Uruguay's superhero: Luis Suarez depicted as Superman after his amazing recovery and display against England, in which he scored twice

Superhero: Liverpool fans also got in on the act after Suarez's performance

He carried it off: Suarez leaving the field on a stretcher - but only after he had scored twice

The King is back: Suarez returned and stuck the boot into England

What a recovery: This viral showed just how little time it took Suarez to get fit again

Happy: A Scotland fan was spotted in the Uruguay end in Sao Paulo during the celebrations

Saint Luis: Suarez confirmed his status as a national icon in Uruguay with his two goals

End of the world: Suarez left England's hopes hanging by a thread, their World Cup destiny very much out of their hands

Start the engine: The Twitter post teased England for their likely early exit from the tournament

Awkward: Animated series the Simpsons inspired this post, referencing Suarez's return to Liverpool next season where Glen Johnson, Steven Gerrard and other England players play

D'oh! England fans will be lending their allegiance to Italy over the next few days, as Homer Simpson suggests

Spectator: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, sat in the stands in Sao Paulo on Thursday night, inspired this post

Stunned: The reaction of Liverpool fans after Suarez's double was compared to South Park characters

Cheeky: Italian striker Mario Balotelli, whose team needs to beat Costa Rica to keep England in the tournament said he wanted a 'kiss on the cheek' from the Queen if they win