England national football team

England national football team:

 The England national football team, also known as the Three Lions, represents England in international football. The team is controlled by The Football Association (FA), the governing body for football in England. England is one of the most successful national teams in the world, having won the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and reached the final in 1990 and 2018. They have also won the UEFA European Championship once, in 1968.

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England national football team

The England national team was founded in 1872, and played their first international match against Scotland on 30 November 1872. The match was played at The Oval in London, and England won 2-0.

England have qualified for every FIFA World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1930, except for 1974 and 1978. They have also qualified for every UEFA European Championship since the tournament's inception in 1960.

The England national team's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London. Wembley is the largest stadium in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 90,000.

The current manager of the England national team is Gareth Southgate. Southgate took over as manager in 2016, and has led the team to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the final of the 2020 UEFA European Championship.

The England national team's most famous player is probably Bobby Moore. Moore captained England to victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time.

Other notable players to have represented England include Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, and Harry Kane.

The England national team is one of the most popular teams in the world, and has a large following both in England and around the world. The team is always expected to do well in major tournaments, and their fans are always passionate and supportive.

The England national team is a symbol of national pride for England, and the team's success is always celebrated by the country. The team's next major tournament is the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.