England

[ing-gluhnd, -luhnd] / ˈɪŋ glənd, -lənd /

NOUN

British Empire

Synonyms

WEAK

Britain Commonwealth of Nations United Kingdom perfidious Albion the Commonwealth

NOUN

United Kingdom

Synonyms

WEAK

Albion Blighty Britain Britannia Commonwealth of Nations Great Britain Land of the Rose UK United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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But that one crucial defeat showed just how difficult it is for England to qualify for major tournaments and why they cannot afford an 'off day' against the best teams.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Providing they come through that test, England will then need to progress through a second two-legged tie, with the successful teams assured of places in the World Cup finals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That is what happened as England ultimately missed out because they were thumped in Majorca.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Spain topped the League A3 group thanks to a better head-to-head record against England, who finished runners-up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I made the right decision to stay in England.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

England

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