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Quiz: Name every team England have played in World Cup knockouts
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BBC Sport·about 14 hours ago

Quiz: Name every team England have played in World Cup knockouts

Since England's sole World Cup victory in 1966 they have had a mixed record in the tournament's knockout stages.

Boss Thomas Tuchel will hope to replicate the famous side that lifted the Jules Rimet trophy at Wembley 60 years ago, but they will face stiff competition throughout this summer's tournament.

How many previous sides can you name that the Three Lions have faced in World Cup knockouts?

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