"Three Lions" meaning in English

See Three Lions in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Three Lions [canonical, plural]
Etymology: A reference to the crest or badge of the team, which depicts three lions. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|p|def=1|head=Three Lions}} the Three Lions pl (plural only)
  1. (soccer) The England national football team. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Football (soccer), Sports nicknames Synonyms: 3 Lions

Alternative forms

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