Extra time for England dressing room fan

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A supporter accused of trespassing after he entered England's dressing room must wait until next week at the earliest to hear his fate.


Pavlos Joseph, 32, from Crystal Palace, south east London, has appeared at a special World Cup court in Cape Town where his case was adjourned until next Wednesday.


His solicitor Craig Webster requested the adjournment because his defence team is still awaiting CCTV footage from the stadium on the night of England's 0-0 draw against Algeria.


At a previous hearing, Joseph was banned from attending any more World Cup matches, his passport was seized and he was released on 500 rand (£44) bail.


Mr Webster asked magistrate Aziz Hamied to postpone the case until next Wednesday, when he expects to be in possession of the footage.


Mr Hamied said: "We will adjourn the matter until June 30, next Wednesday, which will either be for the representation, which, if successful will be the end of the matter. Alternatively, we will be at trial."


Joseph was arrested after the incident at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town. He said he was looking for a toilet after the match when a security guard sent him in the direction of the players' tunnel.


After taking a wrong turn, he found himself in the changing room where he says he told David Beckham: "David, we've spent a lot of money getting here. This is a disgrace. What are you going to do about it?"

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