England vs Iceland - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. England and Iceland have faced each other six times in official matches, with England winning four times and Iceland winning once. The most notable encounter between the two teams was in the Euro 2016 knockout stage, where Iceland famously defeated England 2-1 in the round of 16.
- 2. The most recent meeting between England and Iceland was in the UEFA Nations League in November 2020, with England winning 4-0.
- 3. England's all-time leading goal scorer against Iceland is Wayne Rooney, who scored four goals in three games against them.
- 4. Iceland's all-time leading goal scorer against England is Eidur Gudjohnsen, who scored three goals in five games against them.
- 5. England's biggest win against Iceland was a 6-1 victory in a friendly match in 2004.
- 6. Iceland's biggest win against England was the aforementioned 2-1 victory in the Euro 2016 knockout stage.
- 7. Both teams have qualified for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, with England being one of the favorites to win the competition.
- 8. England's current squad features top players such as Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and Jordan Henderson.
- 9. Iceland's current squad features experienced players like Gylfi Sigurdsson and Aron Gunnarsson.
- 10. The upcoming match between England and Iceland is scheduled to take place in the UEFA Nations League in September 2021. It promises to be a competitive and exciting encounter between the two teams.