England hosted the tournament in 66' so didn't have to qualify.Bronto said:Yeah yeah it was 40 years ago BUT at least we won it ! no other feckers from the "UK" can even qualify most years and when they do there on the first plane home cos their so shite .. lmfao
Rant over .. lol
As champions they didn't have to qualify in 70.
England failed to qualify in 74' and 78'.
That makes 16 years solid that England didn't qualify, oh!! and lets' not forget 94', England again didn't qualify.
I am not taking anything away from Englands' fine performance in winning the final in 66 but hosting the tournament and not having to qualify does bring certain advantages.