Coach: Sven-Göran Eriksson
Key Players: Michael Owen, Sol Campbell, David Beckham
Honours: 1966 World Cup
Qualification: Winners, Group 7.

England started their campaign with a tricky tie away to Slovakia. After Nemeth gave the home side the lead, England were indebted to Beckham and Owen to take all three points away from Bratislava.

A disappointing draw at home to Macedonia was followed by a run of victories which propelled the Three Lions to the top of Group 7.

Wins over Slovakia (at home), Macedonia (away) and Liechtenstein (home) meant that everything rested on England’s visit to Istanbul.

A brilliant performance from England, especially Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard, saw them record a creditable 0-0 draw and qualification.

European Championship Record

Year

Year

1960: Did not enter

1984: Did not qualify

1964: First Round (DNQ)

1988: First Round

1968: 3rd

1992: First Round

1972: Quarter-Finals (DNQ)

1996: Semi-Finals

1976: Did not qualify

2000: First Round

1980: First Round

2004: Qualified


The Matches

Date

Opponents

Venue

Comp

Result

13 Jun 04

France

Lisbon (Luz)

ECF

1-2

17 Jun 04

Switzerland

Coimbra

ECF

3-0

21 Jun 04

Croatia

Lisbon (Luz)

ECF

4-2

24 Jun 04

Portugal

Lisbon (Luz)

ECF

2-2


The Squad

Click here for player-by-player profiles of the whole England Euro 2004 squad.