England national football team, one of the oldest international sides in the world. From iconic players and legendary coaches to their current FIFA ranking and the story behind their famous nickname, this article explores everything you need to know about the Three Lions.
It is controlled by the Football Association (FA), the governing body of football in England, which is affiliated with UEFA and has global jurisdiction. FIFA World Governing Body England participates in three major international tournaments played by European countries: FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and UEFA Nations League.
Team Profile summary
Full name: England national football team
Nickname: The Three Lions
Managed by: The Football Association
Federation: UEFA (Europe)
Head coach: Gareth Southgate
Captain: Harry Kane
Most caps: Peter Shilton (125)
Top scorer: Wayne Rooney (53)
FIFA ranking: 5
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
FIFA code: ENG
England national football team History
The England team is the oldest team in the world, along with the Scottish team, which was formed at that time. The English FA held its first match between England and Scotland on March 5, 1870. The first officially recognized match was played on November 30, 1872. The match was organized by representatives of the Scottish football teams and was played in Scotland.
For the first 40 years, the English team played exclusively in the British local championships with the local nations: Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. England became a member of FIFA in 1906 and in 1908 when the team toured Central Europe, they played their first international match against opponents other than their home countries. Wembley Stadium, the home stadium of the Three Lions, opened in 1923.
In 1928, relations between FIFA and the FA became strained, leading to the FA’s separation from the world body. The FA rejoined in 1946, which is why England did not participate in the World Cup until 1950.
England national football team Home Stadium
England’s home in Wembley Stadium, London, and their training venue is at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent.
For the first 50 years of its existence, England played its home games all over the country. He initially used cricket pitches before moving to a club football stadium. The original Empire Stadium was built in Wembley, London for the British Empire Exhibition.
England played its first match against Scotland in the stadium in 1924 and for the next 27 years, Wembley was used only as a venue for matches against Scotland. The stadium later became known simply as Wembley Stadium and became England’s permanent home ground during the 1950s. In October 2000, the stadium closed its doors, ending up hurting Germany.
The stadium was demolished during the period 2002-2003 and reconstruction work has begun. During this time, England played venues all over the country, although by the time they qualified for the 2006 World Cup, it had dwindled considerably to include Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium as its main venue. Castle United’s St. James’s Park was used on occasion. When Old Trafford was not available.
Their first match at the new Wembley Stadium was in March 2007 when they drew with Brazil. The stadium is now owned by the Football Association, through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Limited.
England national football team Kit
UPDATE: The navy and light blue gradient design can be featured in the England 2022 World Cup home kit. More details and photos can be found below.
Confirming the above information, the first real color information about England’s new shirt for the 2022 World Cup was leaked by Sergio Gol. Of course, it’s made by Nike, and it’s released in the late summer / early fall of 2022.
Here is England Kit World Cup 2026, Home and Away by Nike.
Kit sponsorship
| Kit supplier | Period |
|---|---|
| St. Blaize and Hope Brothers | 1949–1954 |
| Umbro | 1954–1961 |
| Bukta | 1959–1965 |
| Umbro | 1965–1974 |
| Admiral | 1974–1984 |
| Umbro | 1984–2013 |
| Nike | 2013–present |
Here is England Kit World Cup 2026, Home and Away by Nike.
England National Football team Rivalries
England has three main rivalries with other footballing nations. His enmity with Germany is considered to be primarily an English tendency. His feud with Scotland is one of the most intense international feuds ever to emerge. Their rivalry with Argentina is very competitive.
Who are England National Football team players?
The following players were named to the squad for the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League matches against Hungary, Germany, and Italy between 4 and 14 June 2022. The caps and goals are correct as of 7 June 2022 after the match against Germany.
| No | Position | Player Name | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Jordan Pickford | 07-03-1994 (28) | 45 | 0 | Everton |
| 13 | GK | Nick Pope | 19-04-1992 (30) | 8 | 0 | Burnley |
| 22 | GK | Aaron Ramsdale | 14-05-1998 (24) | 1 | 0 | Arsenal |
| 2 | DF | Kyle Walker | 28-05-1990 (32) | 67 | 0 | Manchester City |
| 3 | DF | Kieran Trippier | 19-09-1990 (31) | 36 | 1 | Newcastle United |
| 5 | DF | John Stones | 28-05-1994 (28) | 57 | 3 | Manchester City |
| 6 | DF | Harry Maguire | 05-03-1993 (29) | 44 | 7 | Manchester United |
| 12 | DF | Reece James | 08-12-1999 (22) | 11 | 0 | Chelsea |
| 15 | DF | Marc Guéhi | 13-07-2000 (21) | 1 | 0 | Crystal Palace |
| 16 | DF | Conor Coady | 25-02-1993 (29) | 10 | 1 | Wolverhampton |
| 21 | DF | Trent Alexander-Arnold | 07-10-1998 (23) | 17 | 1 | Liverpool |
| DF | Fikayo Tomori | 19-12-1997 (24) | 2 | 0 | Milan | |
| DF | James Justin | 23-02-1998 (24) | 1 | 0 | Leicester City | |
| 4 | MF | Declan Rice | 14-01-1999 (23) | 31 | 2 | West Ham |
| 8 | MF | Kalvin Phillips | 02-12-1995 (26) | 21 | 0 | Leeds United |
| 11 | MF | Mason Mount | 10-01-1999 (23) | 29 | 4 | Chelsea |
| 17 | MF | James Ward-Prowse | 01-11-1994 (27) | 10 | 2 | Southampton |
| 18 | MF | Conor Gallagher | 06-02-2000 (22) | 3 | 0 | Crystal Palace |
| 19 | MF | Jude Bellingham | 29-06-2003 (18) | 14 | 0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 7 | FW | Bukayo Saka | 05-09-2001 (20) | 16 | 4 | Arsenal |
| 9 | FW | Harry Kane (captain) | 28-07-1993 (28) | 71 | 50 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 10 | FW | Raheem Sterling | 08-12-1994 (27) | 75 | 19 | Manchester City |
| 14 | FW | Jack Grealish | 10-09-1995 (26) | 22 | 1 | Manchester City |
| 20 | FW | Jarrod Bowen | 20-12-1996 (25) | 2 | 0 | West Ham |
| 23 | FW | Tammy Abraham | 02-10-1997 (24) | 10 | 3 | AS Roma |
| FW | Phil Foden | 28-05-2000 (22) | 15 | 2 | Manchester City | |
| Steven Sessegnon | Charlton Athletic |
England national football team captain and coach?
Harry Edwards Kane MBE has captained the England national team. Gareth Southgate has been the manager of the England national team since 2016.
England national football team captain
Harry Edwards Kane has captained the England national team. Have a look at the profile summary of England’s current captain.
Profile summary
Full name: Harry Edward Kane
Date of birth: 28 July 1993
Age: 28 Years
Place of birth: Walthamstow, London, England
Nationality: England
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position: Striker
Current team: England National Football team
Number: 10
England national football team Coach
Gareth Southgate has been the manager of the England national team since 2016. Have a look at the profile summary of the team’s current coach.
Profile summary
Full name: Gareth Southgate
Date of birth: 3 September 1970
Age: 51 Years
Place of birth: Watford, England
Nationality: England
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position: Defender, midfielder
Current team: England National Football team
England national football team world rankings
FIFA World Ranking: #5
UEFA Ranking: #3
England’s national football team trophies
FIFA World Cup results
England has participated 14 times in the World Cup (FIFA World Cup qualification not included).
| Year | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Semi-finals | |
| 2014 | Group Stage | |
| 2010 | Round of 16 | |
| 2006 | Quarter-finals | |
| 2002 | Quarter-finals | |
| 1998 | Round of 16 | |
| 1994 | Not qualified | |
| 1990 | 4th place | |
| 1986 | Quarter-finals | |
| 1982 | Round 2 | |
| 1978 | Not qualified | |
| 1974 | Not qualified | |
| 1970 | Quarter-finals | |
| 1966* | Winners | 1st tournament title |
| 1962 | Quarter-finals | |
| 1958 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | Quarter-finals | |
| 1950 | Group Stage | |
| 1938 | Decline to participate | |
| 1934 | Decline to participate | |
| 1930 | Decline to participate |
* Host nation
UEFA European Championship results
England has participated ten times in the European Championship (Euro).
| Year | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Runners-up | |
| 2016 | Round of 16 | |
| 2012 | Quarter-finals | |
| 2008 | Not qualified | |
| 2004 | Quarter-finals | |
| 2000 | Group Stage | |
| 1996* | Semi-finals | |
| 1992 | Group Stage | |
| 1988 | Group Stage | |
| 1984 | Not qualified | |
| 1980 | Group Stage | |
| 1976 | Not qualified | |
| 1972 | Not qualified | |
| 1968 | 3rd place | |
| 1964 | Not qualified | |
| 1960 | Decline to participate |
* Host nation
Source: FootballArroyo.co.uk
