text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_55 (matches VARCHAR, name VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the total number of matches for Nat Lofthouse, ranking higher than 7?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(matches) FROM table_name_55 WHERE name = "nat lofthouse" AND rank > 7