The English national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the oldest joint national football team in the world, with Scotland as they played in the first international football match in 1872. Although most national football team represents a sovereign state, England is one of the nations of the British Home Office, which means that it is authorized by the statutes of FIFA to preserve its own national camp involved all professional majors, except the Olympics.
England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London, and their coach is Fabio Capello.
England is one of eight teams to win the World Cup, which they did in 1966 when it hosted the final. They beat Germany 4-2 in extra time in the final Western. Since his best performance in the World Cup was fourth in 1990. He reached the semifinals of the European Championship in 1968 and 1996. They were the most successful Nations Championship home UK Home with 54 wins (including 20 shared wins) before the competition was suspended in 1984.
Traditional rivals of England, Scotland and Wales, England and Scotland football competition started when they became opponents of the representative of 1870. Such as regular fixtures against Scotland ended in late 1980 and the traditional lamp last against Wales in 1984, have met in Scotland and Wales perfect competition rarely in the past 25 years. Clashes with other national teams have become more important. Matches against Argentina and Germany have produced particularly eventful encounters.
History
Main article: History of the English national team football
The English football team is the oldest partner in the world, which was formed at the same time as Scotland. A match between England and Scotland representative was played on March 5, 1870, was arranged by the Football Association. A return match was organized by representatives of Scottish football on 30 November 1872nd This match, played at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland, considered the first official international football match when the two teams chosen independently and leads, rather than the the work of a special football.
Over the next forty years, England played exclusively with the other three home nations in Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the British Home Championship.
First, England had no permanent home stadium. They joined FIFA in 1906 and played their first game ever against other countries, as well as a British tour in Central Europe in 1908. Wembley Stadium was opened in 1923 and came to their home ground. Relationship between FIFA and the English became strained, and this led to their departure from FIFA in 1928, before rejoining in 1946. Consequently, they are not in competition with the World Cup by 1950, where they were beaten 1-0 defeat in the U.S. for not having passed the first round of an embarrassing loss in team history. [4] Their first defeat at home to non-British team was a 0-2 loss in the Republic of Ireland 21 September 1949 Goodison Park. 6-3 defeat to Hungary in 1953, was their first defeat at Wembley by a team outside the British Isles. In the return match in Budapest, Hungary won 7-1. This goes beyond the worst defeat ever in England.
After the match, said a confused Syd Owen, "it was like playing people from outer space."
In the 1954 World Cup as two goals by Ivor Broads him become the first English player to score two goals in a match in the World Cup. He beat Nat Lofthouse 30 minutes when both scored two each in a thrilling 4-4 against Belgium. After reaching the quarterfinals for the first time England lost 4-2 against Uruguay.
Formation of the England team during the World Cup Final 1966
Although Walter Winterbottom was appointed as England's first full time director in 1946, the team has yet taken the committee until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. 1966 World Cup hosted in England and Alf Ramsey led England to victory against West Germany 4-2 in the final after extra time, during which Geoff Hurst hat-trick known to be located. England qualified for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico the dominant cupholders. They came in the quarterfinals, but were eliminated by West Germany. England were 2-0 up, but eventually beaten 3-2 after extra time. I could not eligibility for 1974, which Alf Ramsey dismissal, and 1978 World Championships. Children under Ron Greenwood, they managed to get 1982 World Cup in Spain (for the first time competitive since 1962), but it is removed from the second qualifying round of the Group's results will still contain the whole tournament without losing a game.
The team under Bobby Robson fared better in England reached the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in the game made famous by two goals from Maradona opposite reasons, before losing every game in the tournament 88 Euro. Then, they continued to get the second best result in 1990 the fourth World Cup - losing once to West Germany in the final 1-1 after extra time, then 3-4 semi-final penalty shoot-out for England first.
The 1990s saw four England managers, each in the role of a relatively short period. Graham Taylor was Robson's successor, but left after England failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. At Euro 96, which took place in England, Terry Venables led England to their best performance in a European Championship, reaching the semifinals. He resigned after investigations into his financial activities and his successor, Glenn Hoddle, and left his job for reasons other than football after just one tournament - World Cup 1998 - in which England were eliminated in second round Argentina and again on penalties (after 2-2). After the departure of Hoddle, Kevin Keegan took England to Euro 2000, but the performance was disappointing and he resigned shortly thereafter.
The English team during the FIFA World Cup 2006.
Sven-Goran Eriksson took over the team from 2001 to 2006 and was the first non-English manager of England. Despite media coverage of controversial personal life Eriksson has been consistently popular among most fans. He guided England to the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and 2006 World Cup. He lost only five competitive matches during his tenure and England reached No.4 world ranking under his leadership. His contract was extended by the Football Association for two years but was terminated by them to conclude the 2006 World Cup.
Steve McClaren was appointed head coach. His reign gave little success, with England failing to qualify for Euro 2008. McClaren was dismissed unanimously by the Football Association, November 22, 2007, after only 16 months in office. This makes it the earliest full-time manager in England since taking office in 1946. He was replaced December 14, 2007 by former Real Madrid and AC Milan, Fabio Capello. Capello took charge of his first game of February 6, 2008 against Switzerland, which England won 2-1. In Capello, England have won all but one of the qualifiers for 2010 World Cup. A 5-1 victory against Croatia at Wembley, said the team qualified for the final two games of the tournament spare, a feat that had never been done before.
In the 2010 World Cup in England drew their first two games raises questions about team spirit, tactics and the ability to handle pressure [6]. Advanced to the next round, where they were beaten 4-1 by Germany, its worst defeat in a World Cup. Gary Neville says the lack of competition from England and the strength in depth.
Home Stadium
Wembley Stadium in London that houses the English national football stadium.
Additional information: The England football team's home stadium
For the first 50 years, England played their home games across the country. They initially used cricket grounds, before proceeding to later stages of the football clubs. " The original was constructed Empire Stadium in Wembley, located in Brent, London, and was built for the Exposition of the British Empire. England played their first game in the stadium in 1924 against Scotland and in the next 27 years Wembley was used as a place for matches against Scotland only. The stadium was later known simply as Wembley Stadium and was the stage of England permanent home in the 1950s. The stadium was demolished in 2001 and began to rebuild completely. During this time England played at various locations across the country. They returned to new Wembley Stadium in 2007. The stadium is now owned by the Football Association through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Limited.
Media coverage
All matches will be sent to England full commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Since 2008-09 season 2011-12 season in England's home qualifying matches and friendlies, and return are shown live in ITV. Via qualification are shown on Sky Sports. England away qualifiers for the World Cup 2010 has been shown up to Setanta Sports, the collapse of society. Setanta Sports in the cause of death in England World Cup qualifier in Ukraine October 10, 2009 was presented on pay-per-view basis via the Internet only UK. This one-off event was the first time in England was shown the game as well. Number of subscribers paying between £ 4.99 and £ 11.99 for each was estimated at 250 000 and 300,000 and the total number of about 500,000 spectators.
Australia, England home games and selected away games broadcast by Setanta Sports Australia.
England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London, and their coach is Fabio Capello.
England is one of eight teams to win the World Cup, which they did in 1966 when it hosted the final. They beat Germany 4-2 in extra time in the final Western. Since his best performance in the World Cup was fourth in 1990. He reached the semifinals of the European Championship in 1968 and 1996. They were the most successful Nations Championship home UK Home with 54 wins (including 20 shared wins) before the competition was suspended in 1984.
Traditional rivals of England, Scotland and Wales, England and Scotland football competition started when they became opponents of the representative of 1870. Such as regular fixtures against Scotland ended in late 1980 and the traditional lamp last against Wales in 1984, have met in Scotland and Wales perfect competition rarely in the past 25 years. Clashes with other national teams have become more important. Matches against Argentina and Germany have produced particularly eventful encounters.
History
Main article: History of the English national team football
The English football team is the oldest partner in the world, which was formed at the same time as Scotland. A match between England and Scotland representative was played on March 5, 1870, was arranged by the Football Association. A return match was organized by representatives of Scottish football on 30 November 1872nd This match, played at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland, considered the first official international football match when the two teams chosen independently and leads, rather than the the work of a special football.
Over the next forty years, England played exclusively with the other three home nations in Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the British Home Championship.
First, England had no permanent home stadium. They joined FIFA in 1906 and played their first game ever against other countries, as well as a British tour in Central Europe in 1908. Wembley Stadium was opened in 1923 and came to their home ground. Relationship between FIFA and the English became strained, and this led to their departure from FIFA in 1928, before rejoining in 1946. Consequently, they are not in competition with the World Cup by 1950, where they were beaten 1-0 defeat in the U.S. for not having passed the first round of an embarrassing loss in team history. [4] Their first defeat at home to non-British team was a 0-2 loss in the Republic of Ireland 21 September 1949 Goodison Park. 6-3 defeat to Hungary in 1953, was their first defeat at Wembley by a team outside the British Isles. In the return match in Budapest, Hungary won 7-1. This goes beyond the worst defeat ever in England.
After the match, said a confused Syd Owen, "it was like playing people from outer space."
In the 1954 World Cup as two goals by Ivor Broads him become the first English player to score two goals in a match in the World Cup. He beat Nat Lofthouse 30 minutes when both scored two each in a thrilling 4-4 against Belgium. After reaching the quarterfinals for the first time England lost 4-2 against Uruguay.
Formation of the England team during the World Cup Final 1966
Although Walter Winterbottom was appointed as England's first full time director in 1946, the team has yet taken the committee until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. 1966 World Cup hosted in England and Alf Ramsey led England to victory against West Germany 4-2 in the final after extra time, during which Geoff Hurst hat-trick known to be located. England qualified for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico the dominant cupholders. They came in the quarterfinals, but were eliminated by West Germany. England were 2-0 up, but eventually beaten 3-2 after extra time. I could not eligibility for 1974, which Alf Ramsey dismissal, and 1978 World Championships. Children under Ron Greenwood, they managed to get 1982 World Cup in Spain (for the first time competitive since 1962), but it is removed from the second qualifying round of the Group's results will still contain the whole tournament without losing a game.
The team under Bobby Robson fared better in England reached the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in the game made famous by two goals from Maradona opposite reasons, before losing every game in the tournament 88 Euro. Then, they continued to get the second best result in 1990 the fourth World Cup - losing once to West Germany in the final 1-1 after extra time, then 3-4 semi-final penalty shoot-out for England first.
The 1990s saw four England managers, each in the role of a relatively short period. Graham Taylor was Robson's successor, but left after England failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. At Euro 96, which took place in England, Terry Venables led England to their best performance in a European Championship, reaching the semifinals. He resigned after investigations into his financial activities and his successor, Glenn Hoddle, and left his job for reasons other than football after just one tournament - World Cup 1998 - in which England were eliminated in second round Argentina and again on penalties (after 2-2). After the departure of Hoddle, Kevin Keegan took England to Euro 2000, but the performance was disappointing and he resigned shortly thereafter.
The English team during the FIFA World Cup 2006.
Sven-Goran Eriksson took over the team from 2001 to 2006 and was the first non-English manager of England. Despite media coverage of controversial personal life Eriksson has been consistently popular among most fans. He guided England to the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup and 2006 World Cup. He lost only five competitive matches during his tenure and England reached No.4 world ranking under his leadership. His contract was extended by the Football Association for two years but was terminated by them to conclude the 2006 World Cup.
Steve McClaren was appointed head coach. His reign gave little success, with England failing to qualify for Euro 2008. McClaren was dismissed unanimously by the Football Association, November 22, 2007, after only 16 months in office. This makes it the earliest full-time manager in England since taking office in 1946. He was replaced December 14, 2007 by former Real Madrid and AC Milan, Fabio Capello. Capello took charge of his first game of February 6, 2008 against Switzerland, which England won 2-1. In Capello, England have won all but one of the qualifiers for 2010 World Cup. A 5-1 victory against Croatia at Wembley, said the team qualified for the final two games of the tournament spare, a feat that had never been done before.
In the 2010 World Cup in England drew their first two games raises questions about team spirit, tactics and the ability to handle pressure [6]. Advanced to the next round, where they were beaten 4-1 by Germany, its worst defeat in a World Cup. Gary Neville says the lack of competition from England and the strength in depth.
Home Stadium
Wembley Stadium in London that houses the English national football stadium.
Additional information: The England football team's home stadium
For the first 50 years, England played their home games across the country. They initially used cricket grounds, before proceeding to later stages of the football clubs. " The original was constructed Empire Stadium in Wembley, located in Brent, London, and was built for the Exposition of the British Empire. England played their first game in the stadium in 1924 against Scotland and in the next 27 years Wembley was used as a place for matches against Scotland only. The stadium was later known simply as Wembley Stadium and was the stage of England permanent home in the 1950s. The stadium was demolished in 2001 and began to rebuild completely. During this time England played at various locations across the country. They returned to new Wembley Stadium in 2007. The stadium is now owned by the Football Association through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Limited.
Media coverage
All matches will be sent to England full commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Since 2008-09 season 2011-12 season in England's home qualifying matches and friendlies, and return are shown live in ITV. Via qualification are shown on Sky Sports. England away qualifiers for the World Cup 2010 has been shown up to Setanta Sports, the collapse of society. Setanta Sports in the cause of death in England World Cup qualifier in Ukraine October 10, 2009 was presented on pay-per-view basis via the Internet only UK. This one-off event was the first time in England was shown the game as well. Number of subscribers paying between £ 4.99 and £ 11.99 for each was estimated at 250 000 and 300,000 and the total number of about 500,000 spectators.
Australia, England home games and selected away games broadcast by Setanta Sports Australia.
