England's Cricket World Cup came to an end earlier today with a rain-affected consolation win over Afghanistan, having already known that they had been knocked out.

Defeats to Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ensured that Peter Moores's side could not finish in the top four in Pool A.

Here, Sports Mole looks back at some of the best individual performances at the tournament.

1. James Taylor - 98* against Australia

The 25-year-old batsman came into the tournament in good form, which was immediately evident in England's opening match of the competition against Australia.

Taylor appeared to be closing in on a maiden one-day century, having notched up 98 off just 90 balls as Peter Moores's side faced a heavy defeat, including 11 fours and two sixes.

However, the controversial running-out of James Anderson denied Taylor the chance to make the ton, as the side were bowled out for 231, condemning the team to a 111-run defeat.

2. Moeen Ali - 128 against Scotland

England headed into their third match of the tournament against neighbours Scotland following heavy defeats to the two home nations in the opening matches.

Opening batsman Moeen Ali stepped up in the 119-run win over Scotland, motoring to a 128-run performance off just 107 balls, much of which came from a resilient first-wicket stand of 172 with Ian Bell.

The all-rounder had a decent day with the ball in that match as well, picking up two wickets for just 47 runs off 10 overs as the affiliate side were bowled out for 184.

3. Joe Root - 121 against Sri Lanka

England knew that they needed to post a big total to stand a chance of beating Sri Lanka in their fourth match of the tournament in Wellington.

With Moeen Ali and Gary Ballance picking up just 21 between them, Joe Root stepped up, coming in at four to race to a score of 121 off just 108 balls before being trapped lbw.

His ton included an impressive 14 fours and two sixes, leading England to a score of 309, which ultimately was not enough see off the Sri Lankan side that also beat them in a one-day series just a couple of months ago.

4. Chris Jordan - 2-59 and two catches against Bangladesh

It has been a fairly mixed tournament for Barbados-born bowler Chris Jordan, but he picked up a couple of wickets and helped out his teammates with two solid catches at slip in the defeat to Bangladesh.

The 26-year-old ensured that the dangerous Imrul Kayes added just two, before claiming the wicket of Soumya Sarkar, who was looking sharp on 40.

Jordan's impressive fielding display helped England restrict Bangladesh to 275 off their 50 over, but in reply he was run out for a duck as England were dismissed for 260, ending their hopes of a quarter-final place.

He was also named man of the match in this morning's nine-wicket win over Afghanistan.

5. Steven Finn - 5-71 against Australia

Australia posted a decent total of 342 in England's opening match of the tournament, but it could have been much worse if Steven Finn had not ripped through the tail.

The fast bowler was brought into the attack with the host nation cruising at 216-4, but Finn picked up five quick wickets, including having Mitchell Johnson caught for a duck.

Finn also ended what could have been a dangerous partnership between Glenn Maxwell and George Bailey, with both batsmen having passed the half-century mark.

Finn was unable to replicate his performance in England's other matches though, and was dropped for the final two outings in the pool.