Ireland move slightly in FIFA rankings

Republic of Ireland have moved up one place to 41st in the latest FIFA World Ranking table.

Giovanni Trapattoni's side are just behind Chile ahead of their upcoming friendly games against Serbia and Columbia.

There were no changes in the top 10 with Argentina leading the way, narrowly ahead of Brazil.

Northern Ireland remain in 34th with England still one place outside the top 10, Scotland are 15th and Wales in 52nd.

FIFA Rankings

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Italy
4. Spain
5. Germany
6. Czech Republic
7. France
8. Greece
9. Portugal                                                                    10. Netherlands

11. England

15 Scotland

34 Northern Ireland

41 Republic of Ireland

52 Wales