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England fall three places in FIFA world rankings

England have fallen below Italy in Fifa's world rankings despite the Italians failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

England drew with world champions Germany and Brazil in friendlies in November but fall three places to 15th.

Germany remain top of the rankings, while Wales drop five places to 19th, Northern Ireland fall one to 24th and Scotland are down three to 32nd.

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