Brazil on top
Afp, London
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 runners-up Argentina rising to second. England have dropped to 12th in the latest FIFA world rankings published Wednesday, their worst position since June 2004. Steve McLaren's side, out of the top 10 in FIFA's hit parade for the first time in almost two years, have slipped four places since the last rankings were announced without even playing. The Netherlands, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Mexico, who have leaped 16 places, have all overtaken McClaren's team. 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.
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