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England's European Championship Record

England's European Championship record is a mixed bag of success and disappointment. Since the inception of the competition in 1960, England has participated in nine out of the 16 tournaments that have been held so far. Let's take a closer look at England's performance in the European Championship over the years.

The Early Years

England did not qualify for the first two editions of the European Championship, which were held in 1960 and 1964. England finally qualified for the tournament in 1968, where they made it to the semi-finals. However, they were beaten by Yugoslavia in a closely contested match. In the third-place playoff, England defeated the Soviet Union to secure their first and only third-place finish to date.

Decades of Disappointment

England failed to qualify for the 1972, 1976, and 1980 editions of the European Championship. In 1984, they made a comeback, but their campaign ended in disaster as they finished last in their group without winning a single match. England missed out on the 1988 tournament but qualified for the 1992 edition. However, they could not make it past the group stage. England failed to qualify for the 1996 tournament, which was held on home soil.

England's Best Run

England's best performance in the European Championship came in 1996 when they made it to the semi-finals. Hosted on home soil, England rode on the wave of patriotic support to reach the last four. However, they were beaten by eventual champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout. England's campaign ended on a high note as they defeated the Netherlands in the third-place playoff.

New Millennium Hopes

England qualified for the 2000, 2004, 2012, and 2016 editions of the European Championship but could not make it past the quarter-finals of any of these tournaments. The closest they came was in 2004 when they were beaten by Portugal in the quarter-finals. In recent years, England's performances have been more promising than before, and they will be hoping to build on their recent success in major tournaments.

Conclusion

England's European Championship record has been mixed, with peaks and troughs. While they have failed to lift the trophy, a third-place finish and a semi-final appearance in the tournament's history are impressive achievements. The England team and fans will be hoping that they can achieve greater success in the future and bring glory to the country.