England Football Team Preview

The men’s England national football team has represented the country in international tournaments since 1872. England is the joint oldest football team playing its first international game against Scotland.

The women’s England football team was formed in 97 years later in 1969 competing against Scotland for their first international match in 1972.

England football team record

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What is England’s world ranking?

England are currently fifth in the FIFA world rankings, just behind the current world champions France and ahead of Italy and Spain.

What Group is England in?

England is in Group B for the 2022 Winter World cup. They will be competing against Iran, USA and Wales.

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What are England’s previous World Cup results?

England were World Cup winners in 1966, as Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick fired the Three Lions to glory against West Germany at Wembley. However, it’s been a series of disappointments since that famous day, with only two semi-final appearances since then.

One of those semi-finals was at the last tournament, when England took an early lead against Croatia but couldn’t hold on and eventually fell in extra-time.

What was England’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

England were unbeaten in qualifying (W8 D2), winning their group ahead of Poland, Albania, Hungary, Andorra and San Marino.

The Three Lions scored 39 times and conceding just three. Harry Kane netted 12 goals in qualifying, with Harry Maguire the next best with four.

England qualifying record

Who is the head coach of England at the 2022 World Cup?

Gareth Southgate is England’s head coach, having taken the reins with the men’s national football team in relative disarray after Sam Allardyce’s departure. Despite only being in charge for less than two years by the time the 2018 World Cup rolled round, Southgate oversaw England’s best performance in decades as they reached the semi-final. They even won a penalty shootout!

Sadly, they could not repeat that against Italy in the Euro 2020 final, falling at the final hurdle. Nonetheless, Southgate’s achievements in guiding the Three Lions to genuine trophy contention should be lauded, and he has introduced a slew of talented young players into the team.

Who is the captain of England at the 2022 World Cup?

Harry Kane is the captain of the Three Lions, and an inspirational figure up front for England. Kane leads by example: a cool finisher who never shirks from the limelight, especially when there’s a key penalty to be taken. He is just two goals short (51) of Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring record, a mark he could break at this World Cup.

Who are the star players for England at the 2022 World Cup?

Harry Kane leads the way up front and is England’s main source of goals, along with Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling. Jordan Pickford has a proven tournament track record in goal, and the midfield is powered by the youthful exuberance of Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. Jack Grealish provides an X Factor in attack, and Kieran Trippier’s set-piece delivery could be vital.

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What are England’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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England’s FIFA World Cup Squad 2022

The Men’s England squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is 26 players large, consisting of some of the best players in the country.

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