RYAN GIGGS' Wales are in the top 20 ranked international teams in world football.
After doubling up against the Republic of Ireland in the new UEFA Nations League, Wales have moved up the 18th in the FIFA rankings.
England have climbed to fifth place with Belgium now clear at the top.
Gareth Southgate's men beat Spain 3-2 in their Nations League fixture in Sevilla on October 15, which helped the Three Lions move up from sixth to a five-year high placing.
France drop off joint top spot, with Belgium now ranked as the best nation in world football.
The Republic of Ireland (33) and Northern Ireland (34) both fall, along with Scotland, who are in 40th place after suffering back-to-back including their Nations League clash in Israel.
Germany find themselves down in 14th as their poor run of form continues following a shock early World Cup exit.
Minnows Gibraltar were the biggest climbers of the European countries, up eight spots to 190th following wins in their Nations League matches against Armenia and Liechtenstein.
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