Soccer-England rise to third in FIFA rankings, target top spot

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - England Press Conference - Tose Proeski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia - November 19, 2023 England manager Gareth Southgate during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/ File photo

LONDON (Reuters) - England have returned to third in the FIFA men's world rankings after cruising through their Euro 2024 qualification campaign with Brazil falling out of the top four.

It is the equal highest position England have achieved in FIFA's standings and head coach Gareth Southgate has made reaching top spot a priority for his players.