Philip’s plans for the invasion of England were quickly prepared, but when they were leaked to the English, Sir Francis Drake sailed for Cadiz, Spain in May 1587. He destroyed all of the ships ...

Elizabeth's reign also saw England significantly expand its trade overseas and in 1580 Sir Francis Drake became the first ... The following year Philip II of Spain launched a great fleet of ...

Two of Europe's heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley on Wednesday in a repeat of the Women's World Cup final as England ...