England - WC Team Breakdown


The excitement is building as we get closer to opening match of the 2010 World Cup. Continuing on with the nations in Group C, as England is up next.

Official Name: The Football Association


Nickname: The Three Lions

FIFA Confederation: UEFA (Europe)

FIFA Code: ENG

How They Qualified: Won Group 6 of UEFA Qualifying

World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 13

Best WC Finish: Champions, England 1966

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 55: 25W - 17D - 13L

Head Coach: Fabio Capello

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Peter Shilton (125)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Sir Bobby Charlton (49)

Brief Footballing History:
England's national team is the co-oldest national team in the world along with Scotland.

Read the full article at Mad About Fútbol.

Related