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England move back into FIFA World Ranking top ten

4 June 2008 12:32

England manager Fabio Capello

BUENOS AIRES (SW) - Argentina consolidate their top spot in the official FIFA World Ranking, with England being the only change in the top ten.

England moved from eleventh to ninth place to find their way back into the top ten, and switch spots with Portugal, who did qualify for Euro 2008.

The biggest positive chance in the top fifty has Australia moving up eight spots to 35th place. Serbea meanwhile, fell down eight places and now occupy the 39th position.

The top ten

1. Argentina 1559

2. Brazil 1513

3. Italy 1424

4. Spain 1303

5. Germany 1274

6. Czech Republic 1246

7. France 1143

8. Greece 1133

9. England 1123

10. Netherlands 1111

Wednesday 23 May

22:26	Croatia and Modric undeterred
21:57	Balotelli out to impress at Euro 2012
20:28	Barton banned for 12 matches
19:45	Van der Wiel eyes big move
19:39	Newcastle sign Amalfitano
19:08	Drogba carries Olympic torch
18:56	Cazorla: Villa injury a ´heavy blow´
17:54	Iniesta eager to win for Guardiola
17:32	Euro 2012: Players to watch - Giorgos Samaras (Greece)
17:31	Euro 2012: Players to watch - Wojciech Szcz?sny (Poland)
17:29	Euro 2012: Players to watch - Petr Cech (Czech Rep)
16:36	Diego unsure of Atletico future
15:54	Alonso calls for ´perfect´ Spain
15:46	Shanghai Shenhua confident of signing Drogba
15:29	Heskey released by Aston Villa
15:12	Bent assured of England future
14:55	Spain arrive in Austria
14:20	France seeking midfield cohesion
13:55	Pedro grateful for Guardiola guidance
13:36	Martins injury forces Bento´s hand
13:23	Starting place the goal for Hummels
13:08	Remy talks up Euro chances
10:59	Marotta: Juve cannot compete on transfer market
10:53	Neville ´won´t be calling the shots´, says Keane
10:11	Frimpong: Chelsea win was ´worst´ result
09:47	Scales concerned by Martinez clout
09:40	Ronaldo surprised by Ferdinand exclusion
08:56	Coyle eager for Miyaichi stay
07:32	Park denies Galatasaray offer
07:16	Van Hooijdonk prefers Huntelaar over RVP
05:40	Sepahan claim bragging rights in Iran
05:34	Al Jazira boss blames fatigue for ACL exit
05:30	Kemp calls it quits
03:39	Sevilla sign Lopez from Villarreal
03:35	Lambert silent on future plans
03:31	Injury ends Forrest´s Olympic dream
01:49	Fabregas hails outgoing Guardiola
01:13	Drogba backs Torres to step up
00:52	Di Natale wants striking role
00:47	Van Bommel slams Robben jeers
00:33	Cruz wants permanent Betis switch
00:29	Watzke: Use Dortmund stars at Euro 2012
00:21	Defoe to consider Spurs future after Euros
00:09	International friendly: Poland 1 Latvia 0

Tuesday 22 May

22:51	Almunia one of seven released by Arsenal
22:37	Spain´s Villa ruled out of Euro 2012
22:12	AFC Champions League wrap: Al Ahli, Sepahan progress
21:15	Successful knee surgery for Wilshere
21:07	Greece squad depart for Austria
21:02	Kelly to join England squad
20:42	Mourinho delighted with contract extension
18:55	Eto´o denies PSG link
18:48	Jones: United will bounce back
18:36	Ronaldo predicts close Euro 2012
17:55	Hargreaves released by City
17:46	Pardew hoping to manage England
16:56	Pique: Villa close to return
16:34	Drogba confirms Chelsea exit
15:04	Mourinho extends Real Madrid stay
14:40	Martinez favourite for Liverpool job
13:30	Saha hoping for Spurs stay
13:22	Allegri: Silva, Ibra not for sale
12:58	Chiellini ready for Spain opener
12:28	Germany to rally around Bayern players
10:53	Ronaldo: Real are better than Barca
10:44	Cole eyes Liverpool comeback
10:32	Ji ready to make international impact
10:24	Inter stars in Indonesian trip
10:13	Pardew linked to Bolton´s Davies
10:03	Fabregas ready for final showdown
09:58	Caio wary of Saudi challenge
09:53	India look to Koevermans
09:22	International friendlies preview: Euro preparations commence
05:19	Schelotto at home in adopted Italy
04:58	Roma not built in one day, says Borini
04:28	Casillas wary of Spain´s Euro task
04:13	Acerbi waits on ´dream´ Milan move
03:46	Davids praises Gerrard´s potential
03:34	Nazmi heads to Portugal
03:28	Prandelli backs Balotelli to shine
02:51	Milicic leaves Heart
02:23	Montpellier celebrate maiden win
01:50	Ben Arfa boasts mature game
01:34	Sorensen predicts dangerous Denmark
01:21	Mata: Villa deserves chance

Monday 21 May

23:51	Cabaye keen to exploit English knowledge
22:38	Belgian First Division: Gent 2 Cercle Brugge 1
21:39	Drogba future clouded
20:32	Maher chooses the Netherlands
20:14	Deschamps expects Marseille stay
19:42	Hertha´s play-off protest dismissed
18:41	Gattuso´s agent dismisses Lazio link
18:20	Mancini not rushing to strengthen squad
17:46	Dyer signs new QPR deal
17:35	De Laurentiis hints at Lavezzi exit
16:50	Torres, Mata added to Spain squad
16:20	Gullit: Ronaldo will star at Euro 2012
15:54	Hazard could move to Chelsea
15:13	Watzke: Kagawa won´t come cheap
14:52	Suarez rubbishes Liverpool exit rumours
13:43	Adebayor eager for Spurs stay
13:34	Abidal set to leave hospital
12:58	Juve join race for Neymar signature
11:47	Pizarro eyes Roma finale
11:05	Lukaku sombre amid Chelsea joy
10:09	Torres questions Chelsea future
09:48	Abramovich wants more Euro glory
09:43	Xavi dismisses rumours of Barca rancour
09:29	De Boer rules out Liverpool move
09:12	McDermott reveals Irish dream
07:29	Berbatov signals United departure
07:27	Bahrain ready for tournament
07:09	Queiroz names Iran squad for qualifiers
07:00	Pescara secure Serie A promotion
06:00	Ancelotti congratulates champions Montpellier
05:28	Girard heaps praise on French top two
05:25	Perrin to coach Qatar Olympic team
04:54	Chelsea celebrate Euro title win
04:14	Lippi makes winning start in China
04:03	Garcia: Hazard´s future club uncertain
03:59	MLS: Portland Timbers 2 Chicago Fire 1
02:59	Conte struggles to comprehend loss, Mazzarri thrilled
02:30	Brazil Serie A wrap: Herrera treble fires Botafogo

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