"Johnson has presided over one of England's worst campaigns since the tournament's inception in 1987. His predecessor Brian Ashton was sacked despite steering his country to the 2007 final, but Johnson's players say they would prefer the former England captain to stay on."
The BBC pointed out that England were exposed by a superior French team and the 19-12 scoreline flattered England.
"After spluttering sporadically for four games, England's Kiwi campaign ended as it probably deserved to: in defeat, to a team that was more dynamic, more clinical and far more composed when it mattered most. The 19-12 scoreline might give future generations the impression of a close-fought game that England could have won. Those watching know different."
Living in New Zealand, the Telegraph's rugby writer Eric Janssen said some England supporters actually wanted their team to lose to France last night.
"It may sound bizarre for England fans to say that, but there's method in their reasoning ...That an early exit at RWC 2011 will possibly and hopefully prevent an even bigger embarrassment on home soil at RWC 2015. Or put another way, that defeat to France would stun England into making wholesale changes - in management, in player selection, in playing style."
Betfair, the betting agency in the UK, said that two outsiders, Wales and France had lit up the cup with their stunning efforts.
"England's World Cup campaign was brought to a premature end as a resurgent French outfit once again discovered their genius at the right time to pull off a shock win."
Ireland v Wales
Meanwhile former English international, Paul Ackford, hailed the sheer professionalism of the Welsh in overcoming a highly experienced Ireland.
"Experience is brilliant provided you have the legs to deliver it and Ireland didn't. Wales were relentless at the breakdown, in defence, challenging the clearance kicks. And the best of bit of all? They were thoroughly, absolutely, quintessentially professional. When Phillips scored what turned out to be the match-defining try, there was barely a smile wreathed across his face. That was the mindset of Wales. They were there to do a job."
A happy WalesOnline pointed out that the Welsh captain Sam Warburton is now following in the footsteps of Chuck Norris with satirical facts about him now appearing on twitter.
"Wales skipper Sam Warburton has become the subject of an online Twitter craze after yet another outstanding display against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
"Warburton is today following in the footsteps of Ireland bulldozer Sean O'Brien, with the birth of #SamWarburtonFacts on the social networking site.
"The idea involves Twitter users posting a series of outrageous statements about the Wales captain. It comes from the internet phenomenon of Chuck Norris facts - satirical statements about the martial artist and actor. "
The same website labelled the game against Ireland "brilliant" and said that Welsh fans and celebrities were still celebrating all around the country.
"At the final whistle, Ireland's golden generation sunk to their knees in despair as Wales' young warriors embraced.
"It was billed as a clash of dogged, experienced Irish grit against young Welsh flair, and in the end, Wales' superior skill and ferocious defence was just too much for Brian O'Driscoll and co."
The Irish Times pointed out that Ireland did much of the attacking and had a mountain of possession but the Welsh defence was outstanding.
"A rejuvenated, young Welsh side, moulded in classic Warren Gatland/Shaun Edwards style, won the collisions, by and large, and the breakdown, and whoever does that generally wins over 80 minutes too."
