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The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England. Although most national teams worldwide represent a sovereign state, the four Home Nations making up the United Kingdom are each represented separately in most international tournaments.
England have won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966 when they hosted the event, as well as finishing fourth in 1990. They have also reached the semi-final of the UEFA European Football Championship twice; in 1968 and 1996. Of the Home Nations England recorded the most wins of the British Home Championship (54) before the competition was discontinued in 1984.
Traditionally, England's greatest rivals have been Scotland. Since regular fixtures against Scotland came to an end in the late 1980s, other rivalries have become more prominent. Matches with Argentina and Germany have produced particularly eventful encounters. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London.
Currently, England lie second in their qualifying group for UEFA Euro 2008. In order to qualify, they must win or draw against first-placed Croatia at home in their final qualifying match. They could yet top the group, with a win by 2 or more goals at home to Croatia on Wednesday 21 September.
England have won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966 when they hosted the event, as well as finishing fourth in 1990. They have also reached the semi-final of the UEFA European Football Championship twice; in 1968 and 1996. Of the Home Nations England recorded the most wins of the British Home Championship (54) before the competition was discontinued in 1984.
Traditionally, England's greatest rivals have been Scotland. Since regular fixtures against Scotland came to an end in the late 1980s, other rivalries have become more prominent. Matches with Argentina and Germany have produced particularly eventful encounters. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London.
Currently, England lie second in their qualifying group for UEFA Euro 2008. In order to qualify, they must win or draw against first-placed Croatia at home in their final qualifying match. They could yet top the group, with a win by 2 or more goals at home to Croatia on Wednesday 21 September.
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