Kyle Howarth's World Team Cup dreams came to an end on Saturday as Great Britain lost out on a place in the final.

Neil Vatcher's quartet of Howarth, Adam Ellis, Josh Bates and Stefan Nielsen put in a determined effort in their semi-final in Gustrow, Germany, before falling just short of a top-two finish which would have seen them progress to the final.

With Denmark storming to victory on 47 points and Finland struggling to make an impression, Great Britain became embroiled in a fierce battle with Germany for second place.

They were just three points behind the hosts as Kyle Howarth went as a joker in heat 12, but he touched the tapes as Germany - also playing their joker - took victory to ensure they regained the upper hand.

Although Vatcher's side fought back with a race win from Adam Ellis in heat 14 to move back within three, they faded in the closing stages and finishing 10 adrift of Germany on 30 points.

Ellis put in a fine showing to top score for Great Britain with 12 points, whilst Josh Bates also added eight including a superb win in his opening ride.

Kyle Howarth put in a solid display with seven points despite his failed joker attempt, plus Stefan Nielsen fought hard for his three points after earning a late call up in place of the injured Robert Lambert.