php extract text between nth and nth character : <p>How can I use php to get the sting bewteen the 7th and 8th /</p>

<pre><code>http://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/01/england/premier-league/stoke-city-fc/manchester-united-fc/1703889/?ICID=HP_MS_01_01
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<p>so the above would grab england</p>
