Squad
Jordan Henderson2010current
Carl Jenkinson2012current
Jack Butland2012current
Andros Townsend2013current
Jay Rodriguez2013current
Calum Chambers2014current
John Stones2014current
Jon Flanagan2014current
Luke Shaw2014current
Danny Ings2015current
Harry Kane2015current
Ryan Mason2015current
Aaron Cresswell2016current
Marcus Rashford2016current
Harry Maguire2017current
Joe Gomez2017current
Jordan Pickford2017current
Michael Keane2017current
Ruben Loftus-Cheek2017current
Tammy Abraham2017current
James Tarkowski2018current
Lewis Dunk2018current
Nick Pope2018current
Trent Alexander-Arnold2018current
Declan Rice2019current
Fikayo Tomori2019current
James Maddison2019current
Tyrone Mings2019current
Bukayo Saka2020current
Conor Coady2020current
Dean Henderson2020current
Dominic Calvert-Lewin2020current
Jack Grealish2020current
Jude Bellingham2020current
Phil Foden2020current
Reece James2020current
Aaron Ramsdale2021current
Ben Godfrey2021current
Ben White2021current
Conor Gallagher2021current
Ollie Watkins2021current
Sam Johnstone2021current
Jarrod Bowen2022current
Marc Guéhi2022current
Cole Palmer2023current
Eberechi Eze2023current
Ivan Toney2023current
Levi Colwill2023current
Rico Lewis2023current
Adam Wharton2024current
Angel Gomes2024current
Anthony Gordon2024current
Curtis Jones2024current
Ezri Konsa2024current
Jarrad Branthwaite2024current
Kobbie Mainoo2024current
Morgan Gibbs-White2024current
Morgan Rogers2024current
Noni Madueke2024current- Tino Livramento2024current
Djed Spence2025current
Elliot Anderson2025current
Nico O'Reilly2025current
Rio Ngumoha2026current
Abbie McManuscurrent
Alex McCarthycurrent
Dan Burncurrent
Eddie Nketiahcurrent
Emile Smith Rowecurrent- Gary Mabbuttcurrent
Jack Corkcurrent
James Garnercurrent
James Justincurrent
James Traffordcurrent
Jarell Quansahcurrent
Kyle Walker-Peterscurrent
Lewis Hallcurrent
Myles Lewis-Skellycurrent
Nathaniel Chalobahcurrent
Patrick Bamfordcurrent
Ronnie Rookecurrent
Steve Hollandcurrent
Taylor Harwood-Belliscurrent
Trevoh Chalobahcurrent
Tyrick Mitchellcurrent
Charles W. Alcock1870–1875- Alfred Lyttelton1877–1877
Morton Betts1877–1877
Segar Bastard1880–1880
John Goodall1888–1898
William Townley1889–1890
Steve Bloomer1895–1907
William Foulke1897–1897
C. B. Fry1901–1901
Bob Crompton1902–1914- Walter Abbott1902–1902
Vivian Woodward1903–1911
Alf Common1904–1906
Charlie Roberts1905–1905
Harold Hardman1905–1908- Jimmy Ashcroft1906–1906
- Sam Hardy1907–1920
- Horace Bailey1908–1908
- Walter Corbett1908–1908
Arthur Berry1909–1909
Fred Pentland1909–1909- Charlie Buchan1913–1924
Harry Hampton1913–1914
Frank Barson1920–1920
Max Woosnam1922–1922
David Jack1924–1932- Jack Butler1924–1924
- Joe Spence1926–1926
Dixie Dean1927–1932- Eric Brook1929–1937
- George Camsell1929–1936
Eddie Hapgood1930–1939
Gordon Hodgson1930–1931- Cliff Bastin1931–1938
- Jack Bowers1933–1934
- Raich Carter1934–1947
Stanley Matthews1934–1957
Ted Drake1934–1938- Sam Barkas1936–1937
Stan Cullis1937–1939
Joe Mercer1938–1939
Tommy Lawton1938–1948
Jimmy Mullen1942–1954
Billy Wright1946–1959- Frank Swift1946–1949
- Henry Cockburn1946–1951
- Laurie Scott1946–1948
Tom Finney1946–1958
Wilf Mannion1946–1951
Stan Mortensen1947–1953
Alf Ramsey1948–1953
Jack Rowley1948–1952
Jackie Milburn1948–1955- John Aston, Sr.1948–1950
- Stan Pearson1948–1952
Ted Ditchburn1948–1956
Bert Williams1949–1955
Jimmy Dickinson1949–1956
Roy Bentley1949–1955- Willie Watson1949–1950
- Allenby Chilton1950–1951
- Bill Eckersley1950–1953
Eddie Baily1950–1953- Laurie Hughes1950–1950
Leslie Compton1950–1950
Nat Lofthouse1950–1958
Bill Nicholson1951–1951- Gil Merrick1951–1954
- Ivor Broadis1951–1954
- Jim Taylor1951–1951
- Ronnie Allen1952–1954
- Dennis Wilshaw1953–1956
- Johnny Berry1953–1956
Tommy Taylor1953–1957
Albert Quixall1954–1955- Bedford Jezzard1954–1955
Bill Foulkes1954–1954- Bill McGarry1954–1955
- Bill Slater1954–1960
Don Revie1954–1955
Johnny Haynes1954–1962
Roger Byrne1954–1957- Ron Staniforth1954–1954
- Syd Owen1954–1954
Duncan Edwards1955–1957
Ken Armstrong1955–1955- Peter Sillett1955–1955
Ron Flowers1955–1966
Ronnie Clayton1955–1960- Gordon Astall1956–1956
- Alan A'Court1957–1958
Alan Hodgkinson1957–1960
Bobby Robson1957–1962
Bryan Douglas1957–1963
David Pegg1957–1957- Derek Kevan1957–1961
Don Howe1957–1959
Eddie Hopkinson1957–1959
Bobby Charlton1958–1970- Colin McDonald1958–1958
- Eddie Clamp1958–1958
Peter Brabrook1958–1960
Peter Broadbent1958–1960- Tommy Banks1958–1958
Wilf McGuinness1958–1959
Brian Clough1959–1959
Jimmy Armfield1959–1966
Jimmy Greaves1959–1967- Joe Baker1959–1966
John Connelly1959–1966- Ron Springett1959–1966
Dennis Viollet1960–1961
Peter Swan1960–1962
Ray Wilson1960–1968
Bobby Smith1961–1964
Gerry Hitchens1961–1962- John Angus1961–1961
- Alan Peacock1962–1965
Bobby Moore1962–1973
Bobby Tambling1962–1966
Brian Labone1962–1970
George Eastham1962–1966
Maurice Norman1962–1964
Roger Hunt1962–1969- Stan Anderson1962–1962
Gerry Byrne1963–1966
Gordon Banks1963–1972
Gordon Milne1963–1964
Terry Paine1963–1966
Alan Mullery1964–1971
George Cohen1964–1967
Peter Thompson1964–1970
Terry Venables1964–1964
Tony Waiters1964–1964
Alan Ball Jr.1965–1975
Jack Charlton1965–1970- Mick Jones1965–1970
Nobby Stiles1965–1970
Norman Hunter1965–1974
Geoff Hurst1966–1972
Ian Callaghan1966–1977
Keith Newton1966–1970
Martin Peters1966–1974
Peter Bonetti1966–1970- Cyril Knowles1967–1968
- David Sadler1967–1970
John Hollins1967–1967
Alex Stepney1968–1968
Colin Bell1968–1975
Francis Lee1968–1972- Gordon West1968–1969
Mike Summerbee1968–1972
Tommy Wright1968–1970
Emlyn Hughes1969–1980
John Radford1969–1971
Terry Cooper1969–1974
Allan Clarke1970–1975
Brian Kidd1970–1970
Peter Osgood1970–1973
Peter Shilton1970–1990
Chris Lawler1971–1971- Joe Royle1971–1977
Martin Chivers1971–1973- Paul Madeley1971–1977
- Peter Storey1971–1973
Roy McFarland1971–1977
Tommy Smith1971–1971
Colin Todd1972–1977
Frank Lampard1972–1980
Kevin Keegan1972–1982- Malcolm Macdonald1972–1976
- Mick Channon1972–1977
Ray Clemence1972–1984
Mick Mills1973–1983
David Watson1974–1982- Frank Worthington1974–1974
Phil Parkes1974–1974- Stan Bowles1974–1977
Trevor Brooking1974–1982- David Johnson1975–1980
Kevin Beattie1975–1977
Brian Greenhoff1976–1980
Charlie George1976–1976- Jimmy Rimmer1976–1976
Joe Corrigan1976–1982- Mike Doyle1976–1977
Peter Taylor1976–1976
Phil Neal1976–1983
Phil Thompson1976–1982
Ray Kennedy1976–1980
Ray Wilkins1976–1986- Trevor Cherry1976–1980
Trevor Francis1976–1986
Paul Mariner1977–1985- Peter Barnes1977–1982
Steve Coppell1977–1983
Terry McDermott1977–1982- Tony Woodcock1978–1986
Viv Anderson1978–1988
Glenn Hoddle1979–1988
Kenny Sansom1979–1988
Laurie Cunningham1979–1981
Bryan Robson1980–1991- Garry Birtles1980–1980
- Graham Rix1980–1984
Terry Butcher1980–1990
Alvin Martin1981–1986
Peter Withe1981–1985
Tony Morley1981–1982
Cyrille Regis1982–1987- Luther Blissett1982–1984
Sammy Lee1982–1984- Steve Foster1982–1984
Steve Perryman1982–1982
Gary Stevens1983–1986
Gordon Cowans1983–1990
John Gregory1983–1984
Nigel Spink1983–1983
Paul Walsh1983–1984
Alan Kennedy1984–1984
Clive Allen1984–1988- Dave Watson1984–1988
- Gary Lineker1984–1992
Mark Hateley1984–1992
Mark Wright1984–1996
Terry Fenwick1984–1988
Chris Waddle1985–1991
Chris Woods1985–1993- Gary Bailey1985–1985
- Gary Stevens1985–1992
- Kerry Dixon1985–1986
Peter Reid1985–1988- Trevor Steven1985–1992
Peter Beardsley1986–1996
Steve Hodge1986–1991
Tony Cottee1986–1989- Neil Webb1987–1992
Stuart Pearce1987–1999
Tony Adams1987–2000
Alan Smith1988–1992- David Rocastle1988–1992
David Seaman1988–2002
Des Walker1988–1993- Gary Pallister1988–1996
Michael Thomas1988–1989
Paul Gascoigne1988–1998
Steve McMahon1988–1990
Dave Beasant1989–1989
David Platt1989–1996
John Fashanu1989–1989
Mike Phelan1989–1989
Nigel Clough1989–1993
Nigel Winterburn1989–1993- Paul Parker1989–1994
Steve Bull1989–1990- Tony Dorigo1989–1993
Lee Dixon1990–1999
Andy Sinton1991–1993- Brian Deane1991–1992
- David Batty1991–1999
Dennis Wise1991–2000- Earl Barrett1991–1993
Ian Wright1991–1998- Lee Sharpe1991–1995
Paul Merson1991–1998- Tony Daley1991–1992
Alan Shearer1992–2000- Carlton Palmer1992–1993
Keith Curle1992–1992
Martin Keown1992–2002- Nigel Martyn1992–2002
Paul Ince1992–2000
Les Ferdinand1993–1998
Teddy Sheringham1993–2002
Tim Flowers1993–1998
Darren Anderton1994–2001
Graeme Le Saux1994–2000- Kevin Richardson1994–1994
Matt Le Tissier1994–1997- Neil Ruddock1994–1994
Rob Lee1994–1998
Steve Bould1994–1994
Steve McManaman1994–2001
Andy Cole1995–2002
David Unsworth1995–1995
Gareth Southgate1995–2004
Gary Neville1995–2007
Jamie Redknapp1995–1999- John Scales1995–1995
Nick Barmby1995–2001
Stan Collymore1995–1997- Steve Howey1995–1996
Steve Stone1995–1996
David Beckham1996–2009- Ian Walker1996–2004
- Jason Wilcox1996–2000
Phil Neville1996–2007
Robbie Fowler1996–2002
Sol Campbell1996–2007
Ugo Ehiogu1996–2002
Chris Sutton1997–1997
David James1997–2010
Nicky Butt1997–2004
Paul Scholes1997–2004
Rio Ferdinand1997–2011
Dion Dublin1998–1998
Lee Hendrie1998–1998
Michael Owen1998–2021
Emile Heskey1999–2010- Frank Lampard1999–2014
Jamie Carragher1999–2010
Jonathan Woodgate1999–2008
Kevin Phillips1999–2002
Kieron Dyer1999–2007
Michael Gray1999–1999
Ray Parlour1999–2000
Tim Sherwood1999–1999
Wes Brown1999–2010
Gareth Barry2000–2012
Richard Wright2000–2001
Seth Johnson2000–2000
Steven Gerrard2000–2014- Alan Smith2001–2007
Ashley Cole2001–2014
Danny Mills2001–2004
Danny Murphy2001–2003
Gavin McCann2001–2001
Joe Cole2001–2010
Michael Ball2001–2001
Michael Carrick2001–2015
Owen Hargreaves2001–2008
Trevor Sinclair2001–2003
Darius Vassell2002–2004
David Dunn2002–2002
Ledley King2002–2010
Lee Bowyer2002–2002
Michael Ricketts2002–2002
Wayne Bridge2002–2009
Francis Jeffers2003–2003
Glen Johnson2003–2014
James Beattie2003–2003
Jermaine Jenas2003–2009
John Terry2003–2012
Matthew Upson2003–2010
Paul Konchesky2003–2005
Paul Robinson2003–2007
Scott Parker2003–2013
Wayne Rooney2003–2018
Alan Thompson2004–2004- Anthony Gardner2004–2004
Jermain Defoe2004–2013
Matthew Bates2004–2005
Shaun Wright-Phillips2004–2010
Andrew Johnson2005–2007
Kieran Richardson2005–2006
Luke Young2005–2005
Peter Crouch2005–2010
Robert Green2005–2012
Stewart Downing2005–2014
Zat Knight2005–2005
Aaron Lennon2006–2013
Chris Kirkland2006–2006
Darren Bent2006–2011
Micah Richards2006–2012
Theo Walcott2006–2016
Ashley Young2007–2018
Ben Foster2007–2014
David Bentley2007–2008
David Nugent2007–2007- Joey Barton2007–2007
Joleon Lescott2007–2013
Nicky Shorey2007–2007
Scott Carson2007–2011
Dean Ashton2008–2008
Gabriel Agbonlahor2008–2009
Joe Hart2008–2017
Phil Jagielka2008–2016
Stephen Warnock2008–2010
Carlton Cole2009–2010
James Milner2009–2016
Tom Huddlestone2009–2012
Adam Johnson2010–2012
Andy Carroll2010–2012
Bobby Zamora2010–2011
Gary Cahill2010–2018
Jack Wilshere2010–2016
Jay Bothroyd2010–2010
Kevin Davies2010–2010
Kieran Gibbs2010–2015
Leighton Baines2010–2015
Michael Dawson2010–2011
Chris Smalling2011–2017
Daniel Sturridge2011–2017
Danny Welbeck2011–2018
Jack Rodwell2011–2013
Kyle Walker2011–2025
Matt Jarvis2011–2011
Phil Jones2011–2018
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain2012–2019
Fraizer Campbell2012–2012
Jake Livermore2012–2012
John Ruddy2012–2012
Jonjo Shelvey2012–2015
Leon Osman2012–2013
Martin Kelly2012–2012
Raheem Sterling2012–2022
Ryan Bertrand2012–2017
Ryan Shawcross2012–2012
Steven Caulker2012–2012
Tom Cleverley2012–2013
Wilfried Zaha2012–2012
Adam Lallana2013–2018
Fraser Forster2013–2016
Rickie Lambert2013–2014
Ross Barkley2013–2019
Fabian Delph2014–2019
Nathaniel Clyne2014–2016
Dele Alli2015–2019
Eric Dier2015–2022
Jamie Vardy2015–2018
Danny Drinkwater2016–2016
Danny Rose2016–2019
Jesse Lingard2016–2021
Tom Heaton2016–2017
Dominic Solanke2017–2017
Harry Winks2017–2020
James Ward-Prowse2017–2022
Kieran Trippier2017–2024
Nathan Redmond2017–2017
Ben Chilwell2018–2024
Callum Wilson2018–2023
Jadon Sancho2018–2021
Lewis Cook2018–2018
Callum Hudson-Odoi2019–2019
Mason Mount2019–2022
Ainsley Maitland-Niles2020–2020
Harvey Barnes2020–2020
Kalvin Phillips2020–2023
Mason Greenwood2020–2020
The England men's national football team is one of the oldest national teams in the world, having been formed in 1872.
The team is governed by The Football Association (FA), which is affiliated with UEFA and FIFA.
England played its first official international match against Scotland on November 30, 1872.
Biography
Formation
The England men's national football team, representing England in men's international football, was formed in 1872, making it one of the oldest national teams in the world. The team's inaugural match against Scotland on November 30, 1872, is recognized as the first official international football match, marking the beginning of England's storied football history. Governed by The Football Association (FA), which is affiliated with UEFA and FIFA, the team has been a prominent figure in international football ever since.
Early Years and Development
Initially, England played exclusively against the other Home Nations—Scotland, Wales, and Ireland—throughout the British Home Championship. The team joined FIFA in 1906 and began competing against other nations in 1908. Wembley Stadium, opened in 1923, became their home ground, although the team faced challenges, including a temporary departure from FIFA in 1928. England's first World Cup appearance came in 1950, where they suffered a shocking defeat to the United States.
Achievements and Legacy
England's footballing legacy includes winning the FIFA World Cup in 1966, a pinnacle achievement that remains a source of national pride. The team has also been runners-up in the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and 2024, and they secured third place in the UEFA Nations League in 2019. With a rich history of competition and numerous accolades, the England national team continues to be a significant force in international football, representing the passion and spirit of English football on the global stage.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Early years
The England men's national football team is the joint-oldest in the world; it was formed at the same time as Scotland. A representative match between England and Scotland was played on 5 March 1870, having been organised by the Football Association. A return fixture was organised by representatives of Scottish football teams on 30 November 1872. This match, played at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland, is viewed as the first official international football match, because the two teams were independently selected and operated, rather than being the work of a single football association. Over the next 40 years, England played exclusively with the other three Home Nations—Scotland, Wales and Ireland—in the British Home Championship. At first, England had no permanent home stadium. They joined FIFA in 1906 and played their first games against countries other than the Home Nations on a tour of Central Europe in 1908. Wembley Stadium was opened in 1923 and became their home ground. The relationship between England and FIFA became strained, and this resulted in their departure from FIFA in 1928, before they rejoined in 1946. As a result, they did not compete in a World Cup until 1950, in which they were beaten 1–0 by the United States, failing to get past the first round in one of the most embarrassing defeats in the team's history. Their first defeat on home soil to a foreign team was a 2–0 loss to Ireland, on 21 September 1949 at Goodison Park. A 6–3 loss in 1953…
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Trophies & Awards
- Award
- BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award
Legacy
Global
FIFA World Cup Champions: 1966 Third place: 2026
Continental
UEFA European Championship Runners-up: 2020, 2024 Third place: 1968 UEFA Nations League Third place: 2019
Regional
British Home Championship Champions (54): 1886s, 1888, 1890s, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1895, 1898, 1899, 1901, 1903s, 1904, 1905, 1906s, 1908s, 1909, 1911, 1912s, 1913, 1927s, 1930, 1931s, 1932, 1935s, 1938, 1939s, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1952s, 1953s, 1954, 1955, 1956s, 1957, 1958s, 1959s, 1960s, 1961, 1964s, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970s, 1971, 1972s, 1973, 1974s, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983
Minor tournaments
Rous Cup Champions: 1986, 1988, 1989 England Challenge Cup Champions: 1991 Tournoi de France Champions: 1997 FA Summer Tournament Champions: 2004
Awards
FIFA World Cup Fair Play Trophy: 1990, 1998, 2022
Summary
Notes
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Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
men's national association football team representing England
The England national football team have represented England in men's international football since the first international match in 1872. They are governed by The Football Association (FA), the governing body for football in England, which is affiliated with UEFA and FIFA. England competes in three major international tournaments: the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship and UEFA Nations League.
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