Sven's men lost out to hosts Portugal in a dramatic quarter-final penalty shoot-out last month, but victories over Switzerland and Croatia have made the Three Lions third highest movers going up from 13th to number eight in the latest FIFA list released on Wednesday.

Wayne Rooney inspired England with four goals and Frank Lampard hit three as we finished as the tournament's joint-top scorers with ten goals along with the Czech Republic.

They themselves moved up seven spots to sit behind Brazil, France and Spain on fourth.

But undoubtedly, this month's biggest risers were shock Euro 2004 winners Greece.  Previously at 35th before the Summer in Portugal, the Greek's first ever tournament victory helped them up 21 places to number 14.

Rank

Team

1

Brazil

2

France

3

Spain

4

Czech Republic

5

Netherlands

6

Mexico

7

USA

8

ENGLAND

9

Italy

10

Turkey

11

Argentina

12

Portugal

12

Germany

14

Greece

15

Denmark

16

Cameroon

16

Republic of Ireland

18

Nigeria

19

Sweden

20

Korea Republic

World Cup Group 6 Opponents

27

Poland

61

Wales

86

Austria

112

Northern Ireland

119

Azerbaijan