England
World champions in 1966, back-to-back European finalists since.
- FIFA ranking
- 4th
- First international
- 1872
- Home
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Head coach
- Thomas Tuchel
- Nickname
- The Three Lions
About England
England played the first international in football's history, a 0–0 draw with Scotland in 1872, and are governed by the Football Association, the oldest such body in the game. Their defining day came in 1966, when Geoff Hurst's hat-trick beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley, still their only major trophy.
The modern side has come closest since: World Cup semi-finalists in 1990 and 2018, and beaten finalists at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. Thomas Tuchel took charge in January 2025, with Harry Kane, the record scorer, leading the line.
Honours
- 1FIFA World Cup1966, beating West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley
Recent form
Runners-up at Euro 2020 (on penalties to Italy) and Euro 2024 (beaten 2–1 by Spain in Berlin), their first back-to-back European finals. World Cup semi-finalists in 1990 and 2018, quarter-finalists in 2022. Thomas Tuchel took charge in January 2025.
Records
Recent results
- Lv Spain 1–2Euro 2024 final · 14 Jul 2024
- Wv Netherlands 2–1Euro 2024 semi-final · 10 Jul 2024
- Lv France 1–2World Cup 2022 quarter-final · 10 Dec 2022
First-choice XI
4-2-3-1A recent first-choice XI under Thomas Tuchel. Line-ups change with form and fitness.
England on Touchline
All games
England in the journal
Frequently asked
Sources
Reference facts (honours, records, venue) are sourced above. Squad and manager details reflect the season this page covers and can change.
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