Cameroon twice went a goal up in the match, first through Samuel Eto'o and then, after Dariuz Vassell's equaliser, through a stunning free-kick from Geremi.
England only salvaged a draw in the last minute through Robbie Fowler.
Schafer said the result was particularly impressive given the travel problems the team had experienced in getting to Japan.
"At the African Nations Cup we spent a lot of the
time on the ground in Africa. Here we have spent a lot of
time in the air.
"But that's normal for us."