England Shatters Stunning European Record in Spectacular Year-End Triumph
England's national squad has achieved 10 straight shutouts in official competitions, matching the European benchmark established by Spain between 2014 and 2016.
The Three Lions concluded their flawless 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with an emphatic 2–0 triumph against Albania on Sunday night. Harry Kane's double secured Thomas Tuchel's team their ninth and concluding victory of 2025.
Indeed, England suffered just one setback this calendar year, losing to Senegal in a friendly match during June's international break. Apart from that, the squad has maintained an almost perfect record, anchored by a resolute defensive unit.
The most recent occasion England allowed a goal in official competition dates back to October 2024. Finland defender Arttu Hoskonen scored in the final moments of what became a 3–1 England victory.
Following that strike past Dean Henderson, England's defensive line has recorded 10 consecutive shutouts in competitive encounters. Spain remains the only other European nation to achieve this milestone; La Roja exclusively held this distinction for almost ten years until Tuchel's squad equaled it this November.
England's Defensive Statistics: The Data
Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
Greece (A) | 0–3 | UEFA Nations League |
Republic of Ireland (H) | 5–0 | UEFA Nations League |
Albania (H) | 2–0 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Latvia (H) | 3–0 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Andorra (A) | 0–1 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Andorra (H) | 2–0 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Serbia (A) | 0–5 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Latvia (A) | 0–5 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Serbia (H) | 2–0 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
Albania (A) | 0–2 | 2026 World Cup Qualifier |
During their previous 10 official matches, England have scored 30 goals while conceding none, resulting in a remarkable +30 goal difference for the Three Lions.
Jordan Pickford guarded the net for the initial nine matches mentioned, making only nine total saves due to his solid defensive protection. Henderson returned to goal for England's season finale, making three saves to maintain his team's clean sheet run.
Combined, both keepers have recorded 12 saves throughout the 10 fixtures. While Pickford and Henderson haven't faced elite opposition, the statistics remain compelling.
The defensive achievement becomes more remarkable considering England's varied defensive personnel. In the fullback positions alone, numerous players have featured during this outstanding sequence:
In central defense, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, John Stones and Daniel Burn have divided most playing time.
Regardless of who starts defensively in England's upcoming fixture, they will be pursuing history; another shutout would grant Tuchel's team the European record for consecutive clean sheets.