
The Three Lions reached the semi-finals for only the third time since 1966, ending the tournament ranked fourth in the world
England finishes third at World Cup, best result in 60 years
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The Three Lions started this tournament ranked fourth in the world and ended with a third-place finish - reaching the semi-finals for just the third time since 1966. By Chief football writer England have to find the management and mentality to somehow take themselves somewhere they have never been since 1966. WATCH: Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
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The Three Lions started this tournament ranked fourth in the world and ended with a third-place finish - reaching the semi-finals for just the third time since 1966.
according to BBC SportBy Chief football writer England have to find the management and mentality to somehow take themselves somewhere they have never been since 1966.
according to BBC SportWATCH: Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
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