England's failures at competitive tournaments

By TMB4

  • England finish in fourth place as they lose to West Germany in the semi-finals, on penalties

    England finish in fourth place as they lose to West Germany in the semi-finals, on penalties
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    A history of England's failures at competitive tournaments and the key changes to youth football over this period

  • England crash out of Euro 1992, finishing bottom of their group

    England crash out of Euro 1992, finishing bottom of their group

  • England fail to qualify for World Cup 1994

    England fail to qualify for World Cup 1994

  • The introduction of the tribunal system into football - this meant that if a club wanted to sign a player before he had signed professional terms, they would have to pay a sum of compensation in order to complete the signing

    The introduction of the tribunal system into football - this meant that if a club wanted to sign a player before he had signed professional terms, they would have to pay a sum of compensation in order to complete the signing

  • England reach the semi-finals of the competition on their own turf, but fall to Germany again, on penalties

    England reach the semi-finals of the competition on their own turf, but fall to Germany again, on penalties

  • Introduction of the Premier Academy League, which meant that teams were able to give their youngest players the chance to play competitive football, on a rgular basis. This was a massive moment for youth football in this country

    Introduction of the Premier Academy League, which meant that teams were able to give their youngest players the chance to play competitive football, on a rgular basis. This was a massive moment for youth football in this country

  • England lose out on penalties yet again as Argentina put them out at last 16 stage

    England lose out on penalties yet again as Argentina put them out at last 16 stage

  • Howard Wilkinson comes up with the 'Charter for Quality' idea for English football, prompting supposed experts to suggest that it will help England win the World Cup in 2006. Another massive step forward for youth development in the sport?

    Howard Wilkinson comes up with the 'Charter for Quality' idea for English football, prompting supposed experts to suggest that it will help England win the World Cup in 2006. Another massive step forward for youth development in the sport?

  • England go out at the group stage after a disappointing defeat to Romania, problems surely lie ahead?

    England go out at the group stage after a disappointing defeat to Romania, problems surely lie ahead?

  • England secure a sponsorship deal with McDonalds, designed to bring in a host of new coaches through financial backing, to help produce the next batch of youngsters over a four year plan

    England secure a sponsorship deal with McDonalds, designed to bring in a host of new coaches through financial backing, to help produce the next batch of youngsters over a four year plan

  • England go out at the quarter final stage but are by no means disgraced as they are defeated by eventual winners Brazil. Some question whether the side maybe getting too old, however.

    England go out at the quarter final stage but are by no means disgraced as they are defeated by eventual winners Brazil. Some question whether the side maybe getting too old, however.

  • England lose again on penalties to hosts Portugal. Young star Owen Hargreaves steals the plaudits from the tournament

    England lose again on penalties to hosts Portugal. Young star Owen Hargreaves steals the plaudits from the tournament

  • England are knocked out again by Portugal, who appear to be becoming something of a bogey team for Sven Goran Eriksson's troops

    England are knocked out again by Portugal, who appear to be becoming something of a bogey team for Sven Goran Eriksson's troops

  • McDonalds secure another four-year deal with the English football team, after their initial programme produces good short-term results

    McDonalds secure another four-year deal with the English football team, after their initial programme produces good short-term results

  • England fail to qualify for Euro 2008, as they lose at home to Croatia, which ultimately led to the sacking of Steve McLaren, Fabio Capello is appointed shortly after..

    England fail to qualify for Euro 2008, as they lose at home to Croatia, which ultimately led to the sacking of Steve McLaren, Fabio Capello is appointed shortly after..

  • England are crushed by a superb Germany side as they lose 4-1 in the second round. Germany field four players from the team that beat England 4-0 in the U21 European Championships just a year earlier. Perhaps proving that promotion of youth does pay divid

    England are crushed by a superb Germany side as they lose 4-1 in the second round. Germany field four players from the team that beat England 4-0 in the U21 European Championships just a year earlier. Perhaps proving that promotion of youth does pay divid

  • The FA begins work on the proposed plan of introducing the Elite Player Performance Plan into English football to fast-track youngsters from Football League academies into Premier League academies from a younger age, whilst scrapping the tribunal system i

    The FA begins work on the proposed plan of introducing the Elite Player Performance Plan into English football to fast-track youngsters from Football League academies into Premier League academies from a younger age, whilst scrapping the tribunal system i

  • Football league representatives for each respective club meet at Walsall's Bescot Stadium to vote either for or against the EPPP. The vote reveals that the majority of clubs have backed the scheme, despite initial fears. Are we about to see a turnaround i

    Football league representatives for each respective club meet at Walsall's Bescot Stadium to vote either for or against the EPPP. The vote reveals that the majority of clubs have backed the scheme, despite initial fears. Are we about to see a turnaround i