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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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The match was played prior to an England men's Rous Cup fixture against Chile, with about 3,000 fans arriving early to watch.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Nevertheless, Mark Sampson's side rallied for the third-placed play-off, and Fara Williams' extra-time penalty ensured England beat Germany for the first time in 31 years to clinch the bronze medal.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The game is important for securing qualification for next year's World Cup in Brazil, with England keen to win more silverware in the famous white shirt.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In the quarter-finals, Georgia Stanway's rocket completed a remarkable comeback over pre-tournament favourites Spain, before Sweden were swatted aside in the semi-final, Alessia Russo's backheel the pick of four unanswered England goals.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

For the moment, then, let us turn our attention back to England, to the grand house known as Ashton Place.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood