England

[ing-gluhnd, -luhnd] / ˈɪŋ glənd, -lənd /

NOUN

British Empire

Synonyms

WEAK

Britain Commonwealth of Nations United Kingdom perfidious Albion the Commonwealth

NOUN

United Kingdom

Synonyms

WEAK

Albion Blighty Britain Britannia Commonwealth of Nations Great Britain Land of the Rose UK United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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"England are in a better place going into this World Cup with regards to Harry Kane than when they went into Euro 2024," says Sutton.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If England do well, it means Harry Kane's done well.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

England were also without captain Williamson, a dent in an overrun backline, while Wiegman opted for Ella Toone over Lucia Kendall, despite the Manchester United midfielder only just returning from a four-month injury lay-off.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sloppy in possession, devoid of ideas and no shots on target, England were overrun by a relentlessness from Spain that created a chasm between the teams on the night.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Once you have found the size of Russia and the size of England, you have a choice in how to proceed,” she explained, in case anyone was listening.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

England

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