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International football: England up seven places in latest FIFA rankings

England manager Roy Hodgson acknowledges the fans after the International friendly at Celtic Park, Glasgow
Image: Roy Hodgson: Has led England to victory in all of their European Qualifiers

England have jumped seven places to 13th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Roy Hodgson’s side moved up the list following a six-match winning run which has seen them remain unbeaten in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. 

Wales remain in 34th place while Scotland are up one to 36th after their impressive qualifying results, which included a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Despite the defeat in Glasgow, the Republic of Ireland move up one position to 61st while Northern Ireland slip four spots to 47th after losing to Romania in their latest Group F qualifier.

World champions Germany continue to lead the way, ahead of Argentina, Colombia, Belgium and the Netherlands in an unchanged top five.

Brazil remain in sixth despite a six-match winning streak since the World Cup while Portugal, France, Spain and Uruguay make up the top 10.

Meanwhile, the Faroe Islands climbed 82 places to 105 after beating Greece 1-0 in a European Championship qualifier, their first away victory in a competitive game since 2001.

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