1. Who was the first England player to win a World Cup Golden Boot, in 1986?

2. With which English club did Jude Bellingham begin his career?

3. Which former Premier League player scored against England this week?

4. Which player this week equalled the record for most World Cup games by an Englishman, set by Peter Shilton?

5. In which UK city was Erling Haaland born?

6. Which England player has appeared at a record four World Cups?

7. How many members of England’s squad play for a German club side?

Gareth Southgate applauding the fans in 2024 (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty)

8. Who was the last Liverpool player to make an England appearance?

9. In how many World Cups did Gareth Southgate lead England as manager?

10. Who won the Best Young Player Award at the 1998 World Cup after scoring against Argentina?

11. Which Scandinavian country did England beat in the 2018 quarter-finals?

12. How many of England’s scorers in 2026 also found the net in the 2022 tournament?

13. How many of England’s goals at this year’s World Cup have come from Premier League players?

14. Whose England cap record is Kane closing in on?

Jordan Pickford saving goal during the match against Mexico (Photo: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty)

15. Who was the last goalkeeper to play a World Cup game for England before Jordan Pickford?

16. Which Newcastle player pulled out of the England squad through injury last month?

17. In which year did England last play Norway, with Wayne Rooney scoring the only goal?

18. Who won the penalty that Harry Kane scored against Croatia?

19. Who won the penalty that Harry Kane scored against Mexico?

20. Who beat England in the 1990 semi-final?

21. With which Premier League club did Ivan Toney make his name?

Ivan Toney before the match between England and Ghana in June (Photo: Maddie Meyer/FIFA/Getty)

22. Apart from Harry Kane, how many England squad members have reached double figures in international goals?

23. Apart from Harry Kane, which England squad member has the most caps?

24. Jarell Quansah became England’s fourth World Cup red card – who was the third, in 2006?

25. Who did Harry Kane score a hat-trick against in the 2018 World Cup?

26. Four England squad members won European trophies this season – Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and who?

27. Which former Arsenal and Chelsea forward scored the winner against England in the 2022 quarter-final?

28. Who was the last foreign manager to lead England at a World Cup?

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane (Photo: Julian Finney /FIFA/Getty)

29. Who did England beat on penalties in Russia in 2018?

30. Whose record did Harry Kane pass as England’s most prolific World Cup scorer last month?

31. Who found the net against Croatia having also scored England’s opening goal of the 2022 tournament?

32. How many times have England faced Norway at the World Cup?

33. Which Arsenal player finished as England’s joint top scorer at the 2022 World Cup?

34. Who was the only foreign-based player in England’s squad for Qatar in 2022?

35. What award did England win for a third time at the 2022 tournament?

Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates after beating Mexico (Photo: Michael Regan/FIFA/FIFA/Getty)

Answers

1 Gary Lineker | 2 Birmingham City | 3 Raul Jimenez | 4 Jordan Pickford | 5 Leeds | 6 Jordan Henderson | 7 Two (Kane and Quansah) | 8 Rio Ngumoha | 9 Two | 10 Michael Owen | 11 Sweden | 12 All three (Kane, Bellingham and Rashford) | 13 None | 14 Peter Shilton | 15 Ben Foster | 16 Tino Livramento | 17 2014 | 18 Noni Madueke | 19 Anthony Gordon | 20 West Germany | 21 Brentford | 22 Three (Bellingham, Rashford and Saka) | 23 John Stones (92) | 24 Wayne Rooney | 25 Panama | 26 Dean Henderson | 27 Olivier Giroud | 28 Fabio Capello | 29 Colombia | 30 Gary Lineker | 31 Jude Bellingham | 32 None | 33 Bukayo Saka | 34 Jude Bellingham | 35 Fifa’s Fair Play Trophy

If you score 1-11: Sunday League Supporter

You know England usually play in white, and that’s about where your expertise ends. Whether you’re here for the tournament atmosphere or just the snacks, there is plenty of time to brush up before kick-off. Watch a few highlights, learn your legends, and come back stronger next time.

If you score 12-26: Terrace regular

A solid effort. You know your Three Lions history and can hold your own in most football conversations, but a few tricky questions caught you out. With a little more knowledge of England’s past heartbreaks and heroes, you’ll be pushing for glory next time.

If you score 27-35: Three Lions legend

Outstanding. Your England knowledge is worthy of a place in the pundits’ chair. From iconic goals to forgotten facts, you’ve mastered the history of the Three Lions. Whether you’re at Wembley or watching from the sofa, you’re the fan everyone wants on their quiz team.