After an early exit in 2010, champions England arrived in 2014 with a point to prove. Under Roy Hodgson, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
England's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
England endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 1-2 loss to Italy, a narrow 1-2 loss to Uruguay, and a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica. England's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout eliminated in the group stage.
Wayne Rooney led England's attack with 1 goal at the 2014 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Sturridge, both with 1.
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The tactical mind behind England's 2014 campaign. Managed 2 nations at World Cups winless under Hodgson.
England's approach was characterized by a mix of attacking flair from Rooney and Sturridge but also defensive vulnerabilities that allowed opponents to capitalize on mistakes. Hodgson's tactics were criticized for being too cautious at times, which hindered the team's ability to break down their opponents.
