England is the collective noun in that case. You talkin' 'bout practice? Practice? Practice?

Author: Hensou (10849 Posts - Joined: Dec 21, 2022)

Posted at 5:31 pm on Jul 13, 2026

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"England" can function as a collective noun when referring to a group, such as a national sports team. That is not debatable.

My link explained it. You ignored it.

Thanks Professor Iverson!

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Replies to: “England is the collective noun in that case. You talkin' 'bout practice? Practice? Practice?”

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      - England is the collective noun in that case. You talkin' 'bout practice? Practice? Practice? - Hensou - 5:31pm 7/13/26

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