With the FIFA World Cup 2022, football fans may often hear the term the Three Lions when referring to the England football team, find out the meaning behind the popular nickname
Just like every other club and country, England also have their own nickname, they are known as the Three Lions.
What Are The Three Lions On England Football Shirt And Their Meaning
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Gareth Southgate and his ‘Three Lions’ will be looking to bring home the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy this year.
England World Cup History
Currently, England despite all their talents over the years, has not won the prestigious tournament since 1966. Moreover, their recent form ahead of the tournament also hasn’t been too reassuring.
The team recently got relegated in the Nations League back in September 2022. The last time The Three Lions looked strong where when they managed to reach the 2022 Euro’s finals.
They also managed to make it into the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. Both of these recent achievements will certainly put some pressure on them to reach the final stages of the tournament.
Meaning Behind England’s Nickname the “Three Lions’
The meaning behind England’s the “Three Lions” nickname is pretty simple and obvious. The England national football team are fondly nicknamed as the “Three Lions” because of the three lions that are on the badge of the players’ shirts.
The England Football Association the guiding body of English football chose to put the “Three Lions” on the badge as the “Three Lions” have long been a symbol for the country since the medieval times.
As such, the nickname has been in use for quite a while and even has a song dedicated to it. The song also titled ‘Three Lions (It’s Coming Home)’ initially released back in 1966 in the build-up to UEFA Euro 96.
The England badge is much loved amongst the English fans due to its deep meaning and heritage. Teams from other sports also use it.
Going into the tournament, The Three Lions have some very tough opponents to face, like Wales and the USA. England are in group B of the World Cup with their opening game against Iran.
However, with the likes of stars like Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Pickford, and several others stars from the Premier League, England has a strong chance of making it far into the tournament.