England rise up rankings

Wednesday, 23/11/2011

England are now officially rated as the fifth best team in the world.

They have risen two places up the FIFA rankings as a result of their recent victories over Spain and Sweden.

Fabio Capello's side beat the World and European Champions 1-0 at Wembley and then ended a 43-year wait for a win over the Swedes with another solitary goal victory.

RANKINGS

1 Spain

2 Holland

3 Germany

4 Uruguay

5 England

6 Brazil

7 Portugal

8 Croatia

9 Italy

10 Argentina

Others:

21 Republic of Ireland

49 Scotland

50 Wales

89 Northern Ireland

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