How Many Wins Has England Achieved in the European Championship?

The European Championship, also known as the UEFA European Championship or Euros, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. England, one of the most successful football teams in history, has participated in the competition since its inception in 1960. Over the years, England has had a mixed record in the Euros, with some impressive performances and some disappointments. In this article, we will take a look at how many wins England has achieved in the European Championship.

Early Years

England first participated in the European Championship in 1960, but they did not qualify for the finals until 1968. In the 1968 tournament, which was held in Italy, England had a successful run, reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by Yugoslavia. England won two of their four matches in the tournament, beating Bulgaria and the Soviet Union, and drawing with Italy.

The 1990s

The 1990s were a successful period for England in the European Championship. In 1996, England hosted the tournament and reached the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Germany on penalties. England won three of their five matches in the tournament, beating Switzerland, Scotland, and Spain, and drawing with the Netherlands and Germany.

In the 2000 tournament, which was held in Belgium and the Netherlands, England had a disappointing run, failing to win a single match and being knocked out in the group stage. England lost to Portugal and Romania, and drew with Germany.

Recent Years

England's performance in the European Championship in recent years has been mixed. In the 2012 tournament, which was held in Poland and Ukraine, England reached the quarter-finals, where they were knocked out by Italy on penalties. England won one of their four matches in the tournament, beating Ukraine, and drawing with France and Sweden.

In the 2016 tournament, which was held in France, England had a disappointing run, being knocked out in the round of 16 by Iceland. England won only one of their four matches in the tournament, beating Wales, and drawing with Russia and Slovakia.

Conclusion

England has had some ups and downs in the European Championship over the years, with some impressive performances and some disappointments. Overall, England has won 11 matches in the European Championship, drawn 13, and lost 12. While they have not yet won the tournament, England remains a strong contender and will be hoping to add to their tally of wins in the future.