2006 FIFA World Cup™ Germany
Wayne Rooney is joined in his celebrations by captain David Beckham
England jump five places
Thursday, 15 July 2004.
England have moved up five places in the FIFA World Rankings following their Euro 2004 campaign.
Sven's men lost out to hosts Portugal in a dramatic quarter-final penalty shoot-out last month, but victories over Switzerland and Croatia have made the Three Lions third highest movers going up from 13th to number eight in the latest FIFA list released on Wednesday.
Wayne Rooney inspired England with four goals and Frank Lampard hit three as we finished as the tournament's joint-top scorers with ten goals along with the Czech Republic.
They themselves moved up seven spots to sit behind Brazil, France and Spain on fourth.
But undoubtedly, this month's biggest risers were shock Euro 2004 winners Greece. Previously at 35th before the Summer in Portugal, the Greek's first ever tournament victory helped them up 21 places to number 14.
Rank Team
1 Brazil
2 France
3 Spain
4 Czech Republic
5 Netherlands
6 Mexico
7 USA
8 ENGLAND
9 Italy
10 Turkey
11 Argentina
12 Portugal
12 Germany
14 Greece
15 Denmark
16 Cameroon
16 Republic of Ireland
18 Nigeria
19 Sweden
20 Korea Republic
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Thought I would let you guys know! Go England!
I'll try to keep the list updated.
I'm thinking the only reason USA is in the top 10 is because they have MLS, now.
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