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England on this day

5 June⁠

England have played 17 matches on 5 June across football and cricket: won 9, drawn 2, lost 6. The first was in 1952.

Biggest win on 5 June

Switzerland 1–8 England

5 June 1963 · England men · International friendly · St Jakob Park, Basel

England: Charlton 18', Byrne 30', Douglas 42', Byrne 50', Charlton 55', Kay 69', Melia 75', Charlton 83'

Newest first

Every England match on 5 June

17 matches

5 Jun 2026
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier · Group A3 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Mallorca

Spain 4–0 England England lost

England: None

Spain: Guijarro 19', Putellas 38', Putellas 55', Pina 78'

Match page: Spain v England, 5 June 2026

5 Jun 2005
UEFA Women's Championship · Group stage City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

England 3–2 Finland England won

England: Valkonen 18' og, Barr 40', Carney 90+1'

Finland: Rantanen 56', Kalmari 88'

Match page: England v Finland, 5 June 2005

5 Jun 2004
International friendly City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

England 6–1 Iceland England won

England: Lampard 25', Rooney 27', Rooney 38', Vassell 57', Bridge 68', Vassell 77'

Iceland: Helguson 42'

Match page: England v Iceland, 5 June 2004

5 Jun 1963
International friendly St Jakob Park, Basel

Switzerland 1–8 England England won

England: Charlton 18', Byrne 30', Douglas 42', Byrne 50', Charlton 55', Kay 69', Melia 75', Charlton 83'

Switzerland: Heinz Bertschi 44'

Match page: Switzerland v England, 5 June 1963

Birthdays

Born on 5 June

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