Thirty-four years of hurt – England's one-day history: Cricket
Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower face a battle to turn around England's one day form. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images
Before England open their Champions Trophy campaign against Sri Lanka tomorrow, a look back at their one-day record offers few hopeful signs. In 34 years of limited-overs cricket England have never won a trophy at world level – the closest they have come being in the 1987 World Cup final, when they fell seven runs short of Australia. Prepare for a list of near-misses and red-faced failures below shows.
1975 World Cup
Having qualified on top of their group, England had genuine hope of winning the inaugural competition, in their own country. That optimism evaporated in the semi-finals, when they were skittled out for 93 by the eventual winners, Australia.1979 World Cup
England again topped their group, beating Australia, and edged into the final with a victory over New Zealand. With an imposing target set by West Indies, the hosts began their response slowly. An attempt to force the pace later in the innings sparked the swiftest collapse in World Cup history, as they lost eight wickets for 11 runs.1983 World Cup
Hosting the competition for the third time, England topped their group with the best run-rate of any team. Further disappointment lay in wait in the semi-finals, however, as India, who had been quoted at 66-1 by bookmakers before the tournament, upset the odds and the home support. Kapil Dev took three for 35 off 11 overs.1987 World Cup
The 1987 tournament was held in India and Pakistan and games were reduced from 60 to 50 overs. England beat India this time, an innings of 115 from Graham Gooch leading his side to the final. With an attainable target set by Australia, Bill Athey, 58, and Allan Lamb, 45, set the platform but England fell behind on the required run-rate and, after needing 17 off the final over, lost by seven runs.1992 World Cup
In a new round-robin format, England finished second, qualifying to meet South Africa in the semis. The South Africans were set to win but rain disrupted play and when two further overs were washed out, after a revised target of 22 off 13 had been set, they were given an impossible target of 21 runs from one ball. England's third final appearance ended in another failure, however, as they were bowled out by Pakistan, 22 runs short.1996 World Cup
England scraped through a group containing Holland and the United Arab Emirates and were comfortably brushed aside by the eventual winners, Sri Lanka, in the quarter-finals.1998 Champions Trophy
In the first competition, in Bangladesh, England were sent packing in their first match. The captain Adam Hollioake's 86 was not enough to defeat South Africa.1999 World Cup
Back on home soil, England failed to emerge from their group. An inferior net run-rate meant Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Sixes instead.2000 Champions Trophy
Having thumped Bangladesh, England were drawn against South Africa in the quarter-finals. A miserable batting display, however, posting the lowest target of the tournament, meant they lost by eight wickets.2002 Champions Trophy
With four three-team groups, and only the group winners progressing , England faced India in the final group game knowing they had to win to progress. Ian Blackwell's 82 helped the side to 269 for seven, but Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly inspired India to victory with 10 overs to spare.2003 World Cup
The first World Cup held in Africa was laced with controversy. England faced domestic pressure to boycott their match in Zimbabwe, on political grounds. After some prevarication they did not play, citing fears for the players' safety. Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Sixes at England's expense.2004 Champions Trophy
England progressed from their group stage and beat Australia by six wickets in the semi-finals. Marcus Trescothick then hit 104 in the final at The Oval, but West Indies passed their target of 217 with two wickets to spare.2006 Champions Trophy
In their poorest one-day tournament display, England finished bottom of their group in India, with only a victory over West Indies to celebrate.2007 World Twenty20
England made the Super Eights after a Kevin Pietersen-inspired victory over Zimbabwe. Once there, they lost to India, New Zealand and South Africa.2007 World Cup
With the tournament expanded to 16 teams, England made the Super Eights. They then failed to reach the semi-finals for a fourth successive World Cup, thanks to thumping defeats by Australia and South Africa.2009 World Twenty20
Hosting the tournament, England lost the opening match to Holland. Pakistan were beaten but the Super Eights was as far as England went once again.source:www.guardian.co.uk
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