England coach backing Buttler to still play a role

Karachi Coach Brendon McCullum backed Jos Buttler (right) to play a big role for England after standing down as the team's white-ball captain following a dismal Champions Trophy campaign.

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England suffered a third straight defeat on Saturday, losing to South Africa by seven wickets after a limp display in Karachi, to finish bottom of Group B and without a single point.

With their exit already confirmed, England slumped to 179 all out in 38.2 overs, with Joe Root making a top score of 37.

South Africa chased down the target in 29.1 overs for the loss of three wickets as Rassie van der Dussen made an unbeaten 72 and Heinrich Klaasen added 64.

England went down by five wickets against Australia before losing to Afghanistan by eight runs.

Buttler made starts in each three of his innings - scoring a combined 82 runs - but couldn't replicate the explosive form that has made him one of the most feared batters in white-ball cricket.