England women climb FIFA world rankings

England have reached sixth place in the FIFA world rankings following their Women’s World Cup effort in Germany.

The team were ousted in the quarter-finals by France, but their win over eventual victors Japan in the group stages has helped them climb four places from 10th.

Runners-up the United States remain top of the table, with World Cup winners Japan at fourth behind Germany and Brazil.

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