Cesare Prandelli’s Italy are now ranked as the fifth strongest nation in world football after the latest FIFA rankings were revealed.

The Azzurri have dropped one place after the recent 1-1 draw with Holland. They’ve been overtaken in the standings by England.

Spain still lead the way ahead of Germany and Argentina.

World Cup 2014 hosts and five-time world champions Brazil remain 18th – their lowest ever position since records began.

Top 10: 1. (1) Spain; 2. (2) Germany; 3. (3) Argentina; 4. (6) England; 5. (4) Italy; 6=. (5) Colombia; 6=. (7) Portugal; 8. (8) Netherlands; 9. (10) Croatia; 10. (9) Russia.

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