Translation guide
For the country, use イギリス or 英国. Note that イギリス often refers to the UK as a whole, not just England.
Referring to England as a country within the UK
The most common word for the UK, but often used to mean England in everyday conversation. Be aware that it can refer to the whole United Kingdom.
Have you ever been to England?
Formal or written term for the UK, often used in news or official contexts. Can specifically mean England depending on context.
Specifically England, used when distinguishing from Scotland, Wales, etc., or in sports contexts.
イギリス is the most common term but technically means the United Kingdom. 英国 is formal and often used in compounds like 英国料理 (British cuisine). イングランド is used when you need to be specific about England as a distinct country, e.g., in sports or historical contexts.
English food is said to be bad.
英国の首都はロンドンです。
The capital of England is London.
The England national team is strong.