FIFA today refused to discuss their opposition to goal-line technology despite Frank Lampard's disallowed goal in England's defeat to Germany.

Chelsea midfielder Lampard's lobbed effort in the first half of the 4-1 defeat in Bloemfontein dropped a yard over the line but the Uruguayan officials failed to spot it.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has steadfastly refused to consider the possibility of goal-line technology.

And today communications director Nicolas Maingot said: "There are some questions on technology and additional assistant referee experiments and the International FA Board meeting in March took a stance on goal-line technology.

"We will not enter into any debate on refereeing at the daily media briefing."

Former Blackburn Rovers striker Alan Shearer yesterday led calls for for goal-line technology to be introduced.

He said: "All the ex-professionals and the superstars want it, every single person is calling for goal-line technology except for one person.

"Not everyone can be wrong, can they?"

And Prime Minister David Cameron threw his weight behind calls for the use of video technology.

He said: "I do think that the use of technology in sport can be a bonus.

"I'm a keen follower of cricket and tennis and I think the third umpire has been a great thing."

He added: "Maybe that's something that football could now have a look at."

FIFA, who blocked any further experiments with technology at a meeting of the International FA Board in March, faced a barrage of questions at a media briefing in Johannesburg that reached almost farcical proportions.

Maingot said: "The International FA Board, which FIFA is a member of along with the four British associations, dealt with this topic in March. A clear decision on the use of technology was taken at the time.

"I don't think football is very much different from other sports and not all sports have recourse to technology."

Asked if FIFA were embarrassed by becoming a laughing stock, Maingot was forced to straight-bat the question.

He added: "FIFA is not working on refereeing after just one case, FIFA is working on refereeing for many years with the confederations and the national associations.

"Refereeing is a global part of the game and we will continue to work on this."