England have slipped a place in the FIFA world rankings to seventh despite a perfect record in World Cup qualifying. FIFA world rankings - Top 10

1 Brazil

2 Spain

3 Holland

4 Italy

5 Germany

6 Russia

7 England

8 Argentina

9 France

10 Croatia

FIFA award winning teams ranking points in accordance to the importance of match, strength of opponents, regional strength and number of matches considered.

Scotland, meanwhile, slide two places to 24th, Northern Ireland are down five spots to 32nd, Republic of Ireland drop two positions to 37th, but Wales move up seven places to 67th.

Brazil have toppled Spain following their Confederations Cup triumph in South Africa.