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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Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in the forthcoming World Cup warm-up games in the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He scored four Group B goals before Portugal exited in the last 16, while Kane scored six times as England got to the semi-finals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King, Jason Steele and Ethan Nwaneri have travelled as supplementary members of the England squad for their preparation camp in Florida.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Though Capsey was dismissed with six runs still needed, England still completed their second highest T20 chase - and highest in the UK - with ease, getting home with nine balls to spare.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Just two years ago, England took another one.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

England

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