England up to fourth in FIFA world rankings after first major trophy win at Euro 2022

England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA women’s world rankings after winning the European Championships this summer. The Lionesses won their first-ever major honour following a pulsating 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany on July 31, a result which was enough to see them move up four places from eighth. Ad/> It was also the first major trophy for a senior England side since Sir Alf Ramsey led the Three Lions to a World Cup triumph in 1966.

Transfers'Everything is possible' — Corinthians target unlikely Ronaldo signing2 HOURS AGO Despite suffering defeat in a European final for the first time, Germany have moved up three places into second and are now the top ranked nation from their continent. Sweden were soundly beaten 4-0 by Sarina Wiegman’s side in the semi-finals, but the Scandinavians still sit above the Lionesses in third. Reigning world champions, the USA, remain top of the pile after achieving continental success of their own, winning the Concacaf W Championship.

They will take on England in a prestigious sold-out friendly at Wembley on October 7. Happy Premier League day! It's going to be strange — The Warm-Up Chelsea ready to meet £85m asking price for Fofana — reports The latest update in rankings does see England move above fellow European heavyweights: Spain, the Netherlands and France, along with Tokyo 2020 champions Canada. England’s attentions will now turn back to the World Cup, and they resume their qualification campaign against Austria on September 3 before hosting Luxembourg in Stoke three days later.