England have dropped out of the top 10 of FIFA's world
rankings for the first time since September 2005 and are now ranked
12th.
The drop means Steve McClaren's side have fallen to their lowest
placing since June 2004 when they were 13th under Sven-Goran
Eriksson.
England have not played since the last rankings were announced but
have dropped four places from their position of eighth in
June.
Holland, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Mexico, who have leaped 16
places, have all overtaken McClaren's team.
Brazil and Argentina have both benefited from their surge to the
final of the Copa America, with Dunga's side moving up two places
to assume top spot following their victory in the competition and
Argentina rising to second.
Italy, who Brazil replaced in first place, are now in third, while
World Cup runners-up France also drop two spots to fourth.
Elsewhere, Scotland (22nd) Northern Ireland (28th) and Wales (74th)
have all moved up a place but the Republic of Ireland have slipped
from 38th to 39th.
