Spain topple Dutch to reclaim No 1 spot

England have dropped four places to eighth in the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday with Uruguay, Portugal, Italy and Brazil overhauling Fabio Capello's side in standings based on results over a four-year timeframe.

England have dropped four places to eighth in the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday with Uruguay, Portugal, Italy and Brazil overhauling Fabio Capello's side in standings based on results over a four-year timeframe.

World and European champions Spain have meanwhile leapfrogged Holland to take back top spot following a friendly win over Chile and a Euro 2012 drubbing of Liechtenstein.

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