England

:For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology).

National anthems

Although England does not have an official anthem of its own, the following are widely regarded as English national hymns:

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• "Jerusalem:" Words by William Blake, Music by Hubert Parry
• "I Vow to Thee, My Country": Words by Cecil Spring-Rice, Music by Gustav Holst
• "Land of Hope and Glory": Words by A C Benson, Music by Edward Elgar (although this refers to all of Great Britain, not only England)
• "Nimrod": Music by Edward Elgar

"God Save The Queen" (the national anthem for the UK as a whole) is usually played for English sporting events (e.g. football matches), although "Land of Hope and Glory" has also been used as the English anthem for the Commonwealth Games. Rule Britannia despite being a song about Britain as a whole was often used for the English national football team when they play against another of the home nations but more recently

Related Topics:
God Save The Queen - Commonwealth Games - Rule Britannia - English national football team - Home nations

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"God Save The Queen" has been used by both the rugby and football teams. Many believe that English teams should use their own anthems, most popular of which is the use of Jerusalem.

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