England national football team
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The England national football team have represented England in men's international football since the first international match in 1872. It is controlled by the Football Association (FA), the governing body for football in England, which is affiliated with UEFA and comes under the global jurisdiction of world football's governing body FIFA. England competes in the three major international tournaments contested by European nations: the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship and UEFA Nations League. England are the joint oldest national team in football having played in the world's first international football match in 1872, against Scotland. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium, London, and their training headquarters is at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent. Thomas Tuchel is the current head coach. England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup final on home soil, making them one of eight nations to have won the World Cup. They have qualified for the World Cup seventeen times, with fourth place finishes in the 1990 and 2018 editions. England have never won the European Championship, with their best performances to date being runners-up finishes in 2020 and 2024. As a constituent country of the United Kingdom, England are not a member of the International Olympic Committee (as English athletes compete for Great Britain), and so do not compete at the Olympic Games. England are the only team to have won the World Cup at senior level but not their own major continental title, and the only team representing a non-sovereign country to have won the World Cup.
Infobox
Nickname
The Three Lions
Association
The Football Association (The FA)
Confederation
UEFA (Europe)
Head coach
Thomas Tuchel
Captain
Harry Kane
Most caps
Peter Shilton (125)
Top scorer
Harry Kane (78)
Home stadium
Wembley Stadium
FIFA code
ENG
Current
4 (1 April 2026)
Highest
3 (August–September 2012, September–October 2021, November 2023)
Lowest
27 (February 1996)
Appearances
1 (first in 2019)
Best result
Third place (2019)
Website
englandfootball
Tables
· Team image › Kits and crest › Kit suppliers
St. Blaize and Hope Brothers
St. Blaize and Hope Brothers
Kit supplier
St. Blaize and Hope Brothers
Period
1949–1954
Umbro
Umbro
Kit supplier
Umbro
Period
1954–1961
Bukta
Bukta
Kit supplier
Bukta
Period
1959–1965
Umbro
Umbro
Kit supplier
Umbro
Period
1965–1974
Admiral
Admiral
Kit supplier
Admiral
Period
1974–1984
Umbro
Umbro
Kit supplier
Umbro
Period
1984–2013
Nike
Nike
Kit supplier
Nike
Period
2013–present
| Kit supplier | Period | Ref |
| 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 |
· Team image › Kits and crest › Kit deals
13 December 2016
13 December 2016
Kit supplier → Nike
13 December 2016
Period → 2013–present
August 2018 – 2030 (12 years)
Contract
announcement → 3 September 2012
Total £400m
(£33 per year)
| Kit supplier | Period | Contract announcement | Contract duration | Value |
| Nike | 2013–present | 3 September 2012 | Spring 2013 – July 2018 (5 years) | Total £125m (£25m per year) |
| 13 December 2016 | August 2018 – 2030 (12 years) | Total £400m (£33 per year) |
· Coaching staff
Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel
Position
Manager
Name
Thomas Tuchel
Anthony Barry
Anthony Barry
Position
Assistant manager
Name
Anthony Barry
Henrique Hilário
Henrique Hilário
Position
Goalkeeping coach
Name
Henrique Hilário
Justin Cochrane
Justin Cochrane
Position
Coach
Name
Justin Cochrane
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Position
First-team doctor
Name
Mark Williams
Steve Kemp
Steve Kemp
Position
Head of physical performance
Name
Steve Kemp
Hailu Theodros
Hailu Theodros
Position
Physical performance coaches
Name
Hailu Theodros
Mike Naylor
Mike Naylor
Position
Nutritionist
Name
Mike Naylor
Charlotte Cowie
Charlotte Cowie
Position
Head of performance medicine
Name
Charlotte Cowie
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Position
Lead performance doctor
Name
Mark Williams
Simon Spencer
Simon Spencer
Position
Lead physiotherapist
Name
Simon Spencer
James Melbourne
James Melbourne
Position
Analyst
Name
James Melbourne
Mark Jarvis
Mark Jarvis
Position
Head of performance
Name
Mark Jarvis
| Position | Name |
| Manager | Thomas Tuchel |
| Assistant manager | Anthony Barry |
| Goalkeeping coach | Henrique Hilário |
| Coach | Justin Cochrane |
| First-team doctor | Mark Williams |
| Head of physical performance | Steve Kemp |
| Physical performance coaches | Hailu Theodros |
| Nicolas Mayer | |
| Nutritionist | Mike Naylor |
| Head of performance medicine | Charlotte Cowie |
| Lead performance doctor | Mark Williams |
| Lead physiotherapist | Simon Spencer |
| Analyst | James Melbourne |
| Head of performance | Mark Jarvis |
· Players › Current squad
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1GK | Jordan Pickford | (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 | 82 | 0 | Everton | |
| 1GK | Dean Henderson | (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 | 4 | 0 | Crystal Palace | |
| 1GK | James Trafford | (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002 | 1 | 0 | Manchester City | |
| 2DF | John Stones | (1994-05-28) 28 May 1994 | 87 | 3 | Manchester City | |
| 2DF | Marc Guéhi | (2000-07-13) 13 July 2000 | 27 | 1 | Manchester City | |
| 2DF | Reece James | (1999-12-08) 8 December 1999 | 22 | 1 | Chelsea | |
| 2DF | Ezri Konsa | (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 | 18 | 1 | Aston Villa | |
| 2DF | Dan Burn | (1992-05-09) 9 May 1992 | 6 | 0 | Newcastle United | |
| 2DF | Tino Livramento | (2002-11-12) 12 November 2002 | 5 | 0 | Newcastle United | |
| 2DF | Djed Spence | (2000-08-09) 9 August 2000 | 4 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur | |
| 2DF | Nico O'Reilly | (2005-03-21) 21 March 2005 | 3 | 0 | Manchester City | |
| 2DF | Jarell Quansah | (2003-01-29) 29 January 2003 | 1 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| 3MF | Jordan Henderson | (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 | 89 | 3 | Brentford | |
| 3MF | Declan Rice | (1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 | 72 | 6 | Arsenal | |
| 3MF | Jude Bellingham | (2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 | 46 | 6 | Real Madrid | |
| 3MF | Eberechi Eze | (1998-06-29) 29 June 1998 | 16 | 3 | Arsenal | |
| 3MF | Morgan Rogers | (2002-07-26) 26 July 2002 | 13 | 1 | Aston Villa | |
| 3MF | Kobbie Mainoo | (2005-04-19) 19 April 2005 | 12 | 0 | Manchester United | |
| 3MF | Elliot Anderson | (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002 | 7 | 0 | Nottingham Forest | |
| 4FW | Harry Kane (captain) | (1993-07-28) 28 July 1993 | 112 | 78 | Bayern Munich | |
| 4FW | Marcus Rashford | (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 | 70 | 18 | Barcelona | |
| 4FW | Bukayo Saka | (2001-09-05) 5 September 2001 | 48 | 14 | Arsenal | |
| 4FW | Ollie Watkins | (1995-12-30) 30 December 1995 | 20 | 6 | Aston Villa | |
| 4FW | Anthony Gordon | (2001-02-24) 24 February 2001 | 17 | 2 | Newcastle United | |
| 4FW | Noni Madueke | (2002-03-10) 10 March 2002 | 10 | 1 | Arsenal | |
| 4FW | Ivan Toney | (1996-03-16) 16 March 1996 | 7 | 1 | Al-Ahli |
· Players › Recent call-ups
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Jason Steele
Date of birth (age)
(1990-08-18) 18 August 1990
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Aaron Ramsdale
Date of birth (age)
(1998-05-14) 14 May 1998
Caps
5
Goals
0
Club
Newcastle United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD
GK
GK
Pos.
GK
Player
Nick Pope
Date of birth (age)
(1992-04-19) 19 April 1992
Caps
10
Goals
0
Club
Newcastle United
Latest call-up
v. Serbia, 13 November 2025 INJ
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Harry Maguire
Date of birth (age)
(1993-03-05) 5 March 1993
Caps
66
Goals
7
Club
Manchester United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Ben White
Date of birth (age)
(1997-10-08) 8 October 1997
Caps
6
Goals
1
Club
Arsenal
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Lewis Hall
Date of birth (age)
(2004-09-08) 8 September 2004
Caps
4
Goals
0
Club
Newcastle United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Fikayo Tomori
Date of birth (age)
(1997-12-19) 19 December 1997
Caps
6
Goals
0
Club
AC Milan
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Trevoh Chalobah
Date of birth (age)
(1999-07-05) 5 July 1999
Caps
1
Goals
0
Club
Chelsea
Latest call-up
v. Albania, 16 November 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Date of birth (age)
(2006-09-26) 26 September 2006
Caps
6
Goals
1
Club
Arsenal
Latest call-up
v. Latvia, 14 October 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Kyle Walker RET
Date of birth (age)
(1990-05-28) 28 May 1990
Caps
96
Goals
1
Club
Burnley
Latest call-up
v. Senegal, 10 June 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Date of birth (age)
(1998-10-07) 7 October 1998
Caps
34
Goals
4
Club
Real Madrid
Latest call-up
v. Senegal, 10 June 2025
DF
DF
Pos.
DF
Player
Levi Colwill
Date of birth (age)
(2003-02-26) 26 February 2003
Caps
5
Goals
0
Club
Chelsea
Latest call-up
v. Senegal, 10 June 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Cole Palmer
Date of birth (age)
(2002-05-06) 6 May 2002
Caps
14
Goals
2
Club
Chelsea
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
James Garner
Date of birth (age)
(2001-03-13) 13 March 2001
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Everton
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Adam Wharton
Date of birth (age)
(2004-02-06) 6 February 2004
Caps
4
Goals
0
Club
Crystal Palace
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026 INJ
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Alex Scott
Date of birth (age)
(2003-08-21) 21 August 2003
Caps
0
Goals
0
Club
Bournemouth
Latest call-up
v. Albania, 16 November 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Date of birth (age)
(1996-01-23) 23 January 1996
Caps
11
Goals
0
Club
AC Milan
Latest call-up
v. Latvia, 14 October 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Morgan Gibbs-White
Date of birth (age)
(2000-01-27) 27 January 2000
Caps
6
Goals
0
Club
Nottingham Forest
Latest call-up
v. Latvia, 14 October 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Conor Gallagher
Date of birth (age)
(2000-02-06) 6 February 2000
Caps
22
Goals
1
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Latest call-up
v. Senegal, 10 June 2025
MF
MF
Pos.
MF
Player
Curtis Jones
Date of birth (age)
(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001
Caps
6
Goals
1
Club
Liverpool
Latest call-up
v. Senegal, 10 June 2025
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Phil Foden
Date of birth (age)
(2000-05-28) 28 May 2000
Caps
49
Goals
4
Club
Manchester City
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Jarrod Bowen
Date of birth (age)
(1996-12-20) 20 December 1996
Caps
22
Goals
1
Club
West Ham United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Dominic Solanke
Date of birth (age)
(1997-09-14) 14 September 1997
Caps
5
Goals
0
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Harvey Barnes
Date of birth (age)
(1997-12-09) 9 December 1997
Caps
2
Goals
0
Club
Newcastle United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026
FW
FW
Pos.
FW
Player
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Date of birth (age)
(1997-03-16) 16 March 1997
Caps
12
Goals
4
Club
Leeds United
Latest call-up
v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD
INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
Pos.
INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
| GK | Jason Steele | (1990-08-18) 18 August 1990 | 0 | 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| GK | Aaron Ramsdale | (1998-05-14) 14 May 1998 | 5 | 0 | Newcastle United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD |
| GK | Nick Pope | (1992-04-19) 19 April 1992 | 10 | 0 | Newcastle United | v. Serbia, 13 November 2025 INJ |
| DF | Harry Maguire | (1993-03-05) 5 March 1993 | 66 | 7 | Manchester United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Ben White | (1997-10-08) 8 October 1997 | 6 | 1 | Arsenal | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Lewis Hall | (2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 | 4 | 0 | Newcastle United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| DF | Fikayo Tomori | (1997-12-19) 19 December 1997 | 6 | 0 | AC Milan | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD |
| DF | Trevoh Chalobah | (1999-07-05) 5 July 1999 | 1 | 0 | Chelsea | v. Albania, 16 November 2025 |
| DF | Myles Lewis-Skelly | (2006-09-26) 26 September 2006 | 6 | 1 | Arsenal | v. Latvia, 14 October 2025 |
| DF | Kyle Walker RET | (1990-05-28) 28 May 1990 | 96 | 1 | Burnley | v. Senegal, 10 June 2025 |
| DF | Trent Alexander-Arnold | (1998-10-07) 7 October 1998 | 34 | 4 | Real Madrid | v. Senegal, 10 June 2025 |
| DF | Levi Colwill | (2003-02-26) 26 February 2003 | 5 | 0 | Chelsea | v. Senegal, 10 June 2025 |
| MF | Cole Palmer | (2002-05-06) 6 May 2002 | 14 | 2 | Chelsea | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| MF | James Garner | (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 | 2 | 0 | Everton | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| MF | Adam Wharton | (2004-02-06) 6 February 2004 | 4 | 0 | Crystal Palace | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 INJ |
| MF | Alex Scott | (2003-08-21) 21 August 2003 | 0 | 0 | Bournemouth | v. Albania, 16 November 2025 |
| MF | Ruben Loftus-Cheek | (1996-01-23) 23 January 1996 | 11 | 0 | AC Milan | v. Latvia, 14 October 2025 |
| MF | Morgan Gibbs-White | (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 | 6 | 0 | Nottingham Forest | v. Latvia, 14 October 2025 |
| MF | Conor Gallagher | (2000-02-06) 6 February 2000 | 22 | 1 | Tottenham Hotspur | v. Senegal, 10 June 2025 |
| MF | Curtis Jones | (2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 | 6 | 1 | Liverpool | v. Senegal, 10 June 2025 |
| FW | Phil Foden | (2000-05-28) 28 May 2000 | 49 | 4 | Manchester City | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Jarrod Bowen | (1996-12-20) 20 December 1996 | 22 | 1 | West Ham United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Dominic Solanke | (1997-09-14) 14 September 1997 | 5 | 0 | Tottenham Hotspur | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Harvey Barnes | (1997-12-09) 9 December 1997 | 2 | 0 | Newcastle United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 |
| FW | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | (1997-03-16) 16 March 1997 | 12 | 4 | Leeds United | v. Japan, 31 March 2026 WD |
| INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad / standby RET Retired from the national team SUS Serving suspension WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue. | ||||||
References
- England's two largest victories (13–0 away and then 13–2 at home) coincidentally both occurred on 18 February, against I
- Draws include knockout matches decided by a penalty shoot-out.
- England played all of their matches in Japan.
- Kevin Keegan and Howard Wilkinson managed one qualifying match each: Sven-Göran Eriksson managed the remaining qualifica
- Sam Allardyce managed one qualifying match: Gareth Southgate managed the remaining qualification matches and the finals
- Additional matches are scheduled to be played in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in commemoration of the 100th annivers
- England were defeated by France in a two-legged elimination round. Alf Ramsey took over from Walter Winterbottom between
- Although England did not qualify for the finals, they reached the last eight of the competition. Only the last four team
- Glenn Hoddle managed the first three qualifiers, while Kevin Keegan managed the remaining qualification matches and the
- Fabio Capello managed the qualification campaign. He resigned before the final tournament and was replaced by Roy Hodgso
- The tournament was held in 11 cities in 11 UEFA countries. London's Wembley Stadium hosted all of England's games except
- League phase is played home and away. Flag shown represents host nation for the finals.
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- eloratingshttps://www.eloratings.net/
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