Italy drop in the UEFA rankings after a poor year as Spain race ahead and England hold fast.
The Italian peninsula crashed out early in the Champions League and the Europa League, and this reflected itself in the new rankings.
Italy are now fourth, on a par with Russia, in the seasonal standings, though they still hold their position in the general standings.
UEFA seasonal standings
1. Spain 22.357
2. Germany 16.142
3. England 13.875
4. Russia 11.500
Italy drop in the UEFA rankings after a poor year as Spain race ahead and England hold fast.
The Italian peninsula crashed out early in the Champions League and the Europa League, and this reflected itself in the new rankings.
Italy are now fourth, on a par with Russia, in the seasonal standings, though they still hold their position in the general standings.
UEFA seasonal standings
1. Spain 22.357
2. Germany 16.142
3. England 13.875
4. Russia 11.500
5. Italy 11.500
6. France 11.083
7. Portugal 10.500
8. Ucraine 9.800
9. Belgium 7.400
10. Czech Republic 7.300
UEFA General standings
1. Spain 104.142
2. Germany 79.981
3. England 75.909
4. Italy 70.439
5. Portugal 53.082
6. France 52.749
7. Russia 51.082
8. Ucraine 44.883
9. Belgium 40.000
10. Netherlands 35.563