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England

Nickname(s)	The Three Lions
Association	The Football Association (The FA)
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Thomas Tuchel (from 1 January 2025)
Captain	Harry Kane
Most caps	Peter Shilton (125)
Top scorer	Harry Kane (69)
Home stadium	Wembley Stadium
FIFA code	ENG
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	5 (7 February 2019)
Highest	3 (August–September 2012, September–October 2021, November 2023)
Lowest	27 (February 1996)
Elo ranking
Current	7 (3 March 2019)
Highest	1 (1872–1876, 1892–1911, 1966–1970, 1987–1988)
Lowest	17 (11 June 1995)
First international
Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) (The first ever international football match)
Biggest win
Ireland 0–13 England  (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882)
Biggest defeat
Hungary 7–1 England  (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954)
World Cup
Appearances	16 (first in 1950)
Best result	Champions (1966)
European Championship
Appearances	11 (first in 1968)
Best result	Runners-up (2020, 2024)
Nations League Finals
Appearances	1 (first in 2019)
Best result	Third place (2019)
Medal record Men's football FIFA World Cup Gold 1966 England Team UEFA European Championship Silver 2020 Europe Team Silver 2024 Germany Team Bronze 1968 Italy Team UEFA Nations League Bronze 2019 Portugal Team
Website	englandfootball.com

The England national football team represents England in international football matches. It is managed by The Football Association (FA). England plays against other European nations in three main tournaments: the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Nations League.

England shares the title of the oldest national football team in the world. They played in the very first international football match in 1872 against Scotland. Their home ground is Wembley Stadium in London. The team's training base is at St George's Park in Burton upon Trent. Thomas Tuchel will become the new Head Coach starting January 2025.

England famously won the 1966 FIFA World Cup final on their home turf. This made them one of only eight countries to ever win the World Cup. They have played in the World Cup sixteen times. They finished fourth in both the 1990 and 2018 tournaments. England has not yet won the European Championship. Their best results were finishing as runners-up in 2020 and 2024.

History of the England Football Team

How England Football Began

The England team before a match against Scotland at Richmond in 1893

The England men's national football team is one of the oldest in the world. It was formed at the same time as the Scotland team. The first official international football match happened on November 30, 1872. It was played in Scotland between England and Scotland. For the next 40 years, England only played against other teams from the Home Nations (Scotland, Wales, and Ireland). These games were part of the British Home Championship.

At first, England did not have a permanent home stadium. They joined FIFA in 1906. Their first games against non-Home Nations teams were during a tour of Central Europe in 1908. Wembley Stadium opened in 1923 and became their main home ground. England left FIFA in 1928 but rejoined in 1946. Because of this, they did not play in a World Cup until 1950. In that tournament, they lost 1–0 to the United States. This was one of the team's most surprising defeats.

England's first loss at home to a foreign team was a 2–0 defeat to Ireland in 1949. In 1953, they lost 6–3 to Hungary at Wembley. In the return match in Budapest, Hungary won 7–1. This is still England's biggest ever defeat. In the 1954 FIFA World Cup, England reached the quarter-finals for the first time. They lost 4–2 to the champions, Uruguay.

Managers and World Cup Glory (1960s-1990s)

Elizabeth II presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy after England's 1966 World Cup final win

Walter Winterbottom became England's first full-time manager in 1946. However, a committee still chose the team until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. England hosted the 1966 World Cup. Ramsey led England to victory with a 4–2 win against West Germany in the final. Geoff Hurst scored three goals in that match. In UEFA Euro 1968, England reached the semi-finals but lost to Yugoslavia.

England automatically qualified for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico as the defending champions. They reached the quarter-finals but were knocked out by West Germany. England had been winning 2–0 but lost 3–2 after extra time. They then failed to qualify for Euro 1972 and the 1974 World Cup. This led to Ramsey being removed as manager.

After Ramsey, Joe Mercer briefly took charge. Then Don Revie became manager in 1974. Under Revie, the team did not perform well. They failed to qualify for Euro 1976 or the 1978 World Cup. Revie resigned in 1977 and Ron Greenwood took over. Under Greenwood, England qualified for Euro 1980 without losing a game. However, they exited in the group stage. They also qualified for the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Despite not losing a game, they were eliminated in the second group stage.

Bobby Robson managed England from 1982 to 1990. England did not qualify for Euro 1984. However, they reached the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup. They lost 2–1 to Argentina in a famous game. Diego Maradona scored two very different goals in that match. One was clearly a handball, which he called the "Hand of God". The other was an amazing solo goal. England striker Gary Lineker was the top scorer of that tournament with six goals.

England lost all their matches at Euro 1988. Their next best World Cup result was finishing fourth in the 1990 World Cup. They lost to West Germany in a close semi-final that went to a penalty shoot-out. England lost 3–4. Even though they lost the third-place play-off to Italy, the team was welcomed home as heroes. Thousands of people cheered them in a parade.

The 1990s saw four different England managers. Graham Taylor was Robson's first successor. England did not win any matches at Euro 1992. They drew with Denmark and France. They were then knocked out by host nation Sweden. The team then failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. This led to Taylor's resignation.

Between 1994 and 1996, Terry Venables was in charge. England hosted Euro 1996. They reached the semi-finals, matching their best performance from 1968. They lost to Germany again in a penalty shoot-out. England striker Alan Shearer was the top scorer with five goals. The song "Three Lions" became very popular during Euro 96.

Glenn Hoddle took the team to the 1998 World Cup. England were knocked out in the second round, again by Argentina and again on penalties. Hoddle was later removed by the FA due to controversial comments. Kevin Keegan then became manager and took England to Euro 2000. The team exited in the group stage, and Keegan resigned soon after.

The "Golden Generation" and Recent Years (2000s-Present)

The England team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Sven-Göran Eriksson managed England from 2001 to 2006. He was the first non-English manager. England had many talented players during this time, often called a "golden generation". They lost only five competitive matches under Eriksson. However, they were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004, and the 2006 World Cup. Steve McClaren took over but was removed in 2007. England failed to qualify for Euro 2008 under his management.

In 2007, Italian manager Fabio Capello was appointed. At the 2010 World Cup, England were expected to do well. However, they drew their first two games. They were then beaten 4–1 by Germany in the round of 16. This was their biggest World Cup finals defeat. A controversial moment in that game was when Frank Lampard scored a goal that was not given. This incident helped lead to the introduction of goal-line technology in football. Capello resigned in 2012 after a disagreement with the FA.

Roy Hodgson became manager in May 2012. England reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. They lost to Italy in a penalty shoot-out. In the 2014 World Cup, England were knocked out in the group stage. This was the first time since 1958. At Euro 2016, England lost 2–1 to Iceland in the round of 16. This was considered one of their worst defeats. Hodgson resigned after the match. Sam Allardyce took over but resigned after only 67 days. This made him the shortest-serving permanent England manager.

The England line-up before a game against Belgium, 28 June 2018

After Allardyce, Gareth Southgate became the manager. At the 2018 World Cup, England reached the semi-finals for the third time. They won a penalty shoot-out against Colombia. They then beat Sweden in the quarter-finals. In the semi-final, they lost 2–1 to Croatia after extra time. They finished fourth after losing to Belgium. England striker Harry Kane was the top scorer of the tournament.

On November 14, 2019, England played their 1000th international match. They beat Montenegro 7–0 at Wembley.

England cap awarded to Harry Kane for his 58th appearance against Germany at Euro 2020

At the delayed Euro 2020, England reached their first European Championship final. This was their first major tournament final since 1966. They beat Germany, Ukraine, and Denmark in the knockout rounds. In the final at Wembley, England lost to Italy on penalties after a 1–1 draw.

At the 2022 World Cup, England beat Iran and Wales in the group stage. They then defeated Senegal 3–0 in the round of 16. However, they were knocked out by reigning world champions France in the quarter-finals, losing 2–1. In that match, Harry Kane scored his 53rd goal for England, matching the all-time record at the time.

At Euro 2024, England finished first in their group. They beat Slovakia 2–1 after extra time in the round of 16. Jude Bellingham scored a spectacular bicycle kick to tie the game. In the quarter-final, England beat Switzerland on penalties after a 1–1 draw. England reached their second European Championship final in a row after beating the Netherlands 2–1. In the final, England lost 2–1 to Spain. This made them the first team to lose two European Championship finals in a row. Harry Kane was one of the top scorers in the tournament with three goals.

Southgate resigned as England manager on July 16, 2024. He felt it was "time for change". Lee Carsley, the under-21 manager, became the interim head coach. On October 16, 2024, the FA announced that German manager Thomas Tuchel would take over from January 1, 2025. He will be the third foreign coach for England.

Team Look and Feel

Kits and Crest

Who Makes the Kits?

The England Badge

The lion passant guardant used in the logo of the England national football team

The England national football team's badge features three lions. These lions are the symbol of King Richard I, who ruled from 1189 to 1199. In 1872, English players wore white shirts with the three lions crest of the Football Association. The lions have changed slightly in color and look over the years. A crown used to be on top of the badge. This was removed in 1949. Since 2003, England has added a star above their logo. This star celebrates their World Cup win in 1966.

Team Colours

England shirt for the 1966 World Cup final

England's traditional home kit is white shirts, navy blue shorts, and white or black socks. Sometimes, the team wears an all-white kit.

England's traditional away kit is red shirts, white shorts, and red socks. Their first away kits were blue. In 1996, the away kit was changed to grey. This was not popular with fans, so the red away kit returned until 2011. A navy blue away kit was then introduced.

England has also had a third kit sometimes. For example, at the 1970 World Cup, they wore pale blue. They also had a yellow kit in 1973, similar to Brazil's.

Umbro first made England's kits in 1954. They have supplied most of the kits since then. Exceptions include Bukta (1959–1965) and Admiral (1974–1984). Nike took over as kit supplier in 2013.

Home Stadium: Wembley

Wembley Stadium during a friendly match between England and Germany

For the first 50 years, England played home matches all over the country. They used cricket grounds and then football club stadiums. The original Empire Stadium was built in Wembley, London.

England played their first match there in 1924 against Scotland. For the next 27 years, Wembley was only used for matches against Scotland. It later became England's permanent home stadium in the 1950s. The old stadium closed in 2000 and was demolished.

While the new stadium was being built, England played at different venues. Manchester United's Old Trafford was often used. The new Wembley Stadium opened in March 2007. England's first match there was a draw with Brazil. The Football Association now owns the stadium.

Team Rivalries

England has three main football rivalries: with Scotland, Germany, and Argentina. They also have smaller rivalries with France, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland.

The rivalry with Scotland is one of the oldest and most intense in the world. The first match was played in 1872. This rivalry comes from the long history between the two nations. Scottish fans often call England the "Auld Enemy". However, this rivalry has become less intense since the annual matches stopped in 1989. For England, games against Germany and Argentina are now seen as more important.

The rivalry with Germany is mostly an English thing. Before matches, many UK newspapers talk about past games, like England's win in 1966. They also remember the penalty shoot-out losses in 1990 and Euro 96. Germans usually see Italy, the Netherlands, and France as their bigger rivals.

The rivalry with Argentina is very competitive. Games between these two teams often have memorable and sometimes controversial moments. A famous example is the "hand of God" goal in 1986. This rivalry is unusual because the countries are not neighbors. It became stronger due to non-football events, especially the 1982 Falklands War. England and Argentina have not played each other since a friendly match in November 2005.

Team Songs

Many songs have been released about the England national football team.

Media Coverage

All England matches are broadcast on radio stations like talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. Live TV coverage of England's games has changed over the years. Currently, Channel 4 broadcasts many of England's matches. This includes 2022–23 UEFA Nations League games, Euro 2024 qualifying games, and friendly matches. The BBC and ITV still share the rights for the World Cup.

Recent Matches (2024)

This section lists England's recent match results in 2024.

• March 23, 2024: England lost 0–1 to Brazil in a friendly match.
• March 26, 2024: England drew 2–2 with Belgium in a friendly match.
• June 3, 2024: England won 3–0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly match.
• June 7, 2024: England lost 0–1 to Iceland in a friendly match.
• June 16, 2024: England won 1–0 against Serbia in the Euro 2024 group stage.
• June 20, 2024: England drew 1–1 with Denmark in the Euro 2024 group stage.
• June 25, 2024: England drew 0–0 with Slovenia in the Euro 2024 group stage.
• June 30, 2024: England won 2–1 against Slovakia after extra time in the Euro 2024 Round of 16.
• July 6, 2024: England drew 1–1 with Switzerland in the Euro 2024 Quarter-finals. England won 5–3 on penalties.
• July 10, 2024: England won 2–1 against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 Semi-finals.
• July 14, 2024: England lost 1–2 to Spain in the Euro 2024 Final.
• September 7, 2024: England won 2–0 against Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
• September 10, 2024: England won 2–0 against Finland in the Nations League.
• October 10, 2024: England lost 1–2 to Greece in the Nations League.
• October 13, 2024: England won 3–1 against Finland in the Nations League.
• November 14, 2024: England won 3–0 against Greece in the Nations League.
• November 17, 2024: England won 5–0 against Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

Coaching Staff

This table shows the current coaching staff for the England national football team.

Position	Name
Manager	Lee Carsley (interim)
Assistant manager	Ashley Cole (interim)
Goalkeeping coach	Tim Dittmer (interim)
Coach	Joleon Lescott (interim)
First-team doctor	Mark Williams
Head of performance	Steve Kemp
Physical performance coach	Hailu Theodros
	Chris Jones
Nutritionist	Mike Naylor
Head of performance medicine	Charlotte Cowie
Lead performance doctor	Mark Williams
Lead physiotherapist	Simon Spencer
Lead performance analyst	Steve O'Brien
Senior performance analyst	Michael Baker
Head of performance analysis and insight	Rhys Long

From January 1, 2025:

Position	Name
Manager	Thomas Tuchel
Assistant manager	Anthony Barry

Current Players

Who is in the England Squad?

The following 22 players were chosen for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League matches in November 2024.

Numbers for caps (games played) and goals are correct as of November 17, 2024, after the match against the Republic of Ireland.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Jordan Pickford	(1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 31)	73	0	Everton
13	1GK	Dean Henderson	(1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 28)	2	0	Crystal Palace
22	1GK	James Trafford	(2002-10-10) 10 October 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Burnley
2	2DF	Kyle Walker	(1990-05-28) 28 May 1990 (age 35)	93	1	Manchester City
3	2DF	Rico Lewis	(2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 20)	5	0	Manchester City
6	2DF	Marc Guéhi	(2000-07-13) 13 July 2000 (age 24)	22	0	Crystal Palace
12	2DF	Lewis Hall	(2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 (age 20)	2	0	Newcastle United
14	2DF	Tino Livramento	(2002-11-12) 12 November 2002 (age 22)	1	0	Newcastle United
15	2DF	Jarell Quansah	(2003-01-29) 29 January 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Liverpool
16	2DF	Taylor Harwood-Bellis	(2002-01-30) 30 January 2002 (age 23)	1	1	Southampton
4	3MF	Conor Gallagher	(2000-02-06) 6 February 2000 (age 25)	21	1	Atlético Madrid
7	3MF	Morgan Gibbs-White	(2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Nottingham Forest
8	3MF	Angel Gomes	(2000-08-31) 31 August 2000 (age 24)	4	0	Lille
10	3MF	Jude Bellingham	(2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 (age 21)	40	6	Real Madrid
17	3MF	Curtis Jones	(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 24)	2	1	Liverpool
9	4FW	Harry Kane (captain)	(1993-07-28) 28 July 1993 (age 31)	103	69	Bayern Munich
11	4FW	Anthony Gordon	(2001-02-24) 24 February 2001 (age 24)	9	1	Newcastle United
18	4FW	Ollie Watkins	(1995-12-30) 30 December 1995 (age 29)	18	5	Aston Villa
19	4FW	Morgan Rogers	(2002-07-26) 26 July 2002 (age 22)	2	0	Aston Villa
20	4FW	Jarrod Bowen	(1996-12-20) 20 December 1996 (age 28)	14	1	West Ham United
21	4FW	Dominic Solanke	(1997-09-14) 14 September 1997 (age 27)	3	0	Tottenham Hotspur
23	4FW	Noni Madueke	(2002-03-10) 10 March 2002 (age 23)	5	0	Chelsea

Player Records

Most Games Played for England

Goalkeeper Peter Shilton is England's most capped player with 125 appearances.

This table shows the players who have played the most games for England.

Top Goal Scorers for England

Harry Kane is England's all-time top scorer with 69 goals.

This table shows the players who have scored the most goals for England.

Most Clean Sheets by Goalkeepers

This table lists England's goalkeepers with the most clean sheets (games without conceding a goal).

Manager Records

• Most games as manager: Walter Winterbottom: 139 matches.
• Highest win rate: Fabio Capello: 66.7% (for managers with at least 25 games).
• Most wins in major tournaments: Gareth Southgate: 14 wins.
• Youngest manager: Walter Winterbottom: 33 years old.
• Oldest manager: Roy Hodgson: 64 years old.

Team Records

• Biggest win: 13–0 against Ireland, on February 18, 1882.
• Biggest defeat: 1–7 against Hungary, on May 23, 1954.
• Longest unbeaten run: 22 games (from November 18, 2020, to March 29, 2022).
• Longest winless run: 7 games (from May 11, 1958, to October 4, 1958).
• Most consecutive wins: 10 games (from June 6, 1908, to June 1, 1909).
• Most consecutive matches without conceding a goal: 7 games (from June 2, 2021, to July 3, 2021).

Tournament History

FIFA World Cup Appearances

England vs. Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final

The teams for the 1966 World Cup final: England (red) vs. West Germany

England first played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. They have qualified for the World Cup 16 times. This is tied for the sixth-highest number of appearances. England is also sixth in terms of wins, with 32 victories. The team is one of only eight nations to have won a FIFA World Cup title. England won their only World Cup title in 1966 on home soil. They beat West Germany 4–2 in the final.

In 1990, England finished fourth. They lost 2–1 to host nation Italy in the third-place play-off. This followed a penalty shoot-out defeat to champions West Germany in the semi-final. They also finished fourth in 2018. They lost 2–0 to Belgium in the third-place play-off. This came after a 2–1 defeat to Croatia in the semi-final. England also reached the quarter-finals in 1954, 1962, 1970, 1986, 2002, 2006, and 2022.

England did not qualify for the World Cup in 1974, 1978, and 1994. Their earliest exit in the finals was in the first round in 1950, 1958, and 2014. In 2010, England suffered its biggest World Cup defeat, losing 4–1 to Germany.

FIFA World Cup record											Qualifying record							Manager(s)
Year	Round	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Not a FIFA member										Not a FIFA member							None
1934
1938
1950	Group stage	8th	3	1	0	2	2	2	Squad		3	3	0	0	14	3		Winterbottom
1954	Quarter-finals	7th	3	1	1	1	8	8	Squad		3	3	0	0	11	4
1958	Group stage	11th	4	0	3	1	4	5	Squad		4	3	1	0	15	5
1962	Quarter-finals	8th	4	1	1	2	5	6	Squad		4	3	1	0	16	2
1966	Champions	1st	6	5	1	0	11	3	Squad		Qualified as hosts							Ramsey
1970	Quarter-finals	8th	4	2	0	2	4	4	Squad		Qualified as defending champions							Ramsey
1974	Did not qualify										4	1	2	1	3	4
1978											6	5	0	1	15	4		Revie
1982	Second group stage	6th	5	3	2	0	6	1	Squad		8	4	1	3	13	8		Greenwood
1986	Quarter-finals	8th	5	2	1	2	7	3	Squad		8	4	4	0	21	2		Robson
1990	Fourth place	4th	7	3	3	1	8	6	Squad		6	3	3	0	10	0		Robson
1994	Did not qualify										10	5	3	2	26	9		Taylor
1998	Round of 16	9th	4	2	1	1	7	4	Squad		8	6	1	1	15	2		Hoddle
2002	Quarter-finals	6th	5	2	2	1	6	3	Squad		8	5	2	1	16	6		Keegan, Wilkinson, Eriksson
2006		7th	5	3	2	0	6	2	Squad		10	8	1	1	17	5		Eriksson
2010	Round of 16	13th	4	1	2	1	3	5	Squad		10	9	0	1	34	6		Capello
2014	Group stage	26th	3	0	1	2	2	4	Squad		10	6	4	0	31	4		Hodgson
2018	Fourth place	4th	7	3	1	3	12	8	Squad		10	8	2	0	18	3		Allardyce, Southgate
2022	Quarter-finals	6th	5	3	1	1	13	4	Squad		10	8	2	0	39	3		Southgate
2026	To be determined										To be determined							Tuchel
2030
Total	1 Title	16/22	74	32	22	20	104	68	—		122	84	27	11	314	70		—

     Champions       Runners-up       Third place       Fourth place       Hosted tournament

Correct as of December 10, 2022

UEFA European Championship Appearances

The teams for the Euro 2020 final: England (white) vs. Italy

The teams for the Euro 2024 final: England (white) vs. Spain

England first entered the UEFA European Championship in 1964. They have since qualified for 11 tournaments. This is tied for the fourth-highest number of appearances. England's best results were finishing as runners-up in both 2020 (played in 2021) and 2024. They also finished third in 1968 and reached the semi-finals of 1996, which they hosted. England also reached the quarter-finals in 2004 and 2012.

England's worst results were being knocked out in the first round in 1980, 1988, 1992, and 2000. They failed to qualify for the finals in 1964, 1972, 1976, 1984, and 2008.

UEFA European Championship record											Qualifying record							Manager(s)
Year	Round	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1960	Did not enter										Did not enter							Winterbottom
1964	Did not qualify										2	0	1	1	3	6		Winterbottom, Ramsey
1968	Third place	3rd	2	1	0	1	2	1	Squad		8	6	1	1	18	6		Ramsey
1972	Did not qualify										8	5	2	1	16	6		Ramsey
1976	Did not qualify										6	3	2	1	11	3		Revie
1980	Group stage	6th	3	1	1	1	3	3	Squad		8	7	1	0	22	5		Greenwood
1984	Did not qualify										8	5	2	1	23	3		Robson
1988	Group stage	7th	3	0	0	3	2	7	Squad		6	5	1	0	19	1
1992		7th	3	0	2	1	1	2	Squad		6	3	3	0	7	3		Taylor
1996	Semi-finals	3rd	5	2	3	0	8	3	Squad		Qualified as hosts							Venables
2000	Group stage	11th	3	1	0	2	5	6	Squad		10	4	4	2	16	5		Hoddle, Keegan
2004	Quarter-finals	5th	4	2	1	1	10	6	Squad		8	6	2	0	14	5		Eriksson
2008	Did not qualify										12	7	2	3	24	7		McClaren
2012	Quarter-finals	5th	4	2	2	0	5	3	Squad		8	5	3	0	17	5		Capello, Hodgson
2016	Round of 16	12th	4	1	2	1	4	4	Squad		10	10	0	0	31	3		Hodgson
2020	Runners-up	2nd	7	5	2	0	11	2	Squad		8	7	0	1	37	6		Southgate
2024	Runners-up	2nd	7	3	3	1	8	6	Squad		8	6	2	0	22	4
2028	To be determined										To be determined
2032	To be determined
Total	Runners-up	11/17	45	18	16	11	59	43	—		116	79	26	11	270	68		—

     Champions       Runners-up       Third place/Semi-finalists       Hosted tournament

Correct as of July 14, 2024

UEFA Nations League History

England has played in the UEFA Nations League since it started in 2018–19. They reached the finals in 2019 and finished third. This is their best performance in the competition so far.

UEFA Nations League record
League phase													Finals										Manager(s)
Season	Lg	Grp	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	Rnk		Year	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2018–19	A	4	1st	4	2	1	1	6	5		4th		2019	3rd	2	0	1	1	1	3	Squad		Southgate
2020–21	A	2	3rd	6	3	1	2	7	4		9th		2021	Did not qualify									Southgate
2022–23	A	3	4th	6	0	3	3	4	10		15th		2023
2024–25	B	2	1st	6	5	0	1	16	3		17th		2025										Carsley
Total				22	10	5	7	33	22	3rd			Total	1/4	2	0	1	1	3	—	—

     Champions       Runners-up       Third place       Fourth place  

Correct as of November 17, 2024

Minor Tournament Wins

England has also won several smaller football tournaments:

• Rous Cup
  • Champions: 1986, 1988, 1989
• England Challenge Cup
  • Champions: 1991
• Tournoi de France
  • Champions: 1997
• FA Summer Tournament
  • Champions: 2004

Honours and Awards

Elizabeth II presents the Jules Rimet Trophy to England captain Bobby Moore, after winning the 1966 World Cup.

Major Competitions

• FIFA World Cup
  • Champions (1): 1966
• UEFA European Championship
  • Runners-up (2): 2020, 2024
  • Third place (1): 1968
• UEFA Nations League
  • Third place (1): 2019

Regional Titles

• British Home Championship
  • Champions (54)
    • Outright winners (34): 1888, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1898, 1899, 1901, 1904, 1905, 1909, 1911, 1913, 1930, 1932, 1938, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983
    • Shared (20): 1886, 1890, 1903, 1906, 1908, 1912, 1927, 1931, 1935, 1939, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1964, 1970, 1972, 1974

Awards

• FIFA Fair Play Trophy
  • Winners (3): 1990, 1998, 2022

Summary of Major Honours

Competition				Total
FIFA World Cup	1	0	0	1
UEFA European Championship	0	2	1	3
UEFA Nations League	0	0	1	1
Total	1	2	2	5

Images for kids

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  England vs. Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final

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  The teams for the 1966 World Cup final: England (red) vs. West Germany

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  The teams for the Euro 2020 final: England (white) vs. Italy

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  The teams for the Euro 2024 final: England (white) vs. Spain

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Inglaterra para niños

• England women's national football team
• England national football team manager