England were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 1990. Under Glenn Hoddle, they were ready to write the next chapter.
England showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 7 goals in 4 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
England showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they were eliminated by Argentina on penalties in the Round of 16. The agony of a penalty shootout defeat against Argentina brought a cruel end to a campaign that had promised so much more.
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Scored in every match.
Michael Owen led England's attack with 2 goals 1 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Shearer, both with 2.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind England's 1998 campaign. Leading England at his first World Cup 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss under Hoddle.
Glenn Hoddle's team relied on individual brilliance from players like Michael Owen and Alan Shearer, but struggled to find cohesion as a unit. The squad often appeared disjointed, with the attacking trio struggling to create sustained scoring opportunities.
