James Richardson rounds off our series with France, from early humblings by England, through to their three great teams, via dominance in their own back jardin

Rather more turbulent than simply being animated, Germany's numerous ups and downs are remembered here by James Richardson

James Richardson looks back at the Italian team's highlights, from the scandal and success of the 1980s to the scandal and success of 2006

James Richardson turns his animated attention to the Republic, charting their success with the addition of English manager Jack Charlton

James Richardson talks you through the varied history of the Spanish national football side, from their refusal to play in the first World Cup to glory at last in 2008 and 2010

In the first of our series of animated potted histories James Richardson talks you through the occasional ups and regular downs of the English national side