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These are Englands heroes in my book:
Billy Wright: Billy was the first player to win 100 caps for England and he wore the captain’s armband for 90 of them. He also won 70 caps in back-to-back matches – a record which still stands, a skilful centre- back, Billy became the model upon which stars like bobby more would base their game.
Peter Shilton: peter is England’s most capped player, turning out in goal 125 times for his country. He appeared in 17 world cup finals matches – another English record. In all, peter kept a staggering total of 65 international clean sheets. ‘shilts’ won the admiration of fans all over the world over.
David Platt: Despite playing in midfield, David was a goal machine – scoring 27 times in 62 international appearances. His most memorable strike came against Belgium, to put England through to the quarterfinals of the 1990 world cup. He was also a part of the euro ’96 squad and hung up his England boots after that tournament.
Alan Shearer: Alan is, quite simply, one of the greatest ever strikers to wear and England shirt. He has been banging in goals since netting on his international debut against France in February 1992. Alan was the top scorer with five goals at euro ’96 and netted twice at the 1998 world cup. In September 1999 he grabbed a hat trick to help England to a 6-0 win over Luxembourg!
Tony Adams: one of the most experienced and talented defenders, Tony Adams has played in two European championships and a world cup for his country. He also captained England during their dramatic euro ’96 campaign. A national hero Tony is also a legend at club level and has won three leagues tittles, two fa cups, two league cups and a European cup- winners cup all with Arsenal.
Garry Linker: England were on the verge of elimination in the 1986 World Cup after losing to Portugal and drawing with Morocco, when Gary Lineker saved the day with a hat-trick against Poland in their final group match. He added two goals against Paraguay and one more in the quarterfinal loss to Argentina to finish the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot award as top goal scorer. In the 1990 World Cup, he added four more goals including two crucial penalties in their 3-2 quarterfinal win over Cameroon that lifted England to their World Cup semi-final since 1966. While his late equalizer in the semi-final against West Germany ultimately proved futile as England lost on penalties, it made him only the eighth player in history to score 10 or more goals at the World Cup.
Gordon Banks: Appeared in 73 times for England. Banks Produced one of the greatest ever saves to deny the legendary Pele in a classic confrontation between the holders and eventual winners. But away from the international stage Banks had a distinguished Football League career with Leicester and Stoke before a terrible car crash cut short his playing days.
Bobby Moore: The incomparable Pele famously called Bobby Moore ‘the finest defender in the world’. Moore was coolness personified at the heart of the defence and was leader who famously captained England to World Cup glory in 1966. He led his beloved West Ham to FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners Cup (1965) success and was named Footballer of the Year in 1964. Moore had everything – calmness under pressure, an almost telepathic ability to read the game, great tackling ability and excellent distribution. His presence at the back filled his teammates with confidence and he was an ambassador for the game.
Tom Finney
He made his international debut in September 1946 and went on to play 76 times for his country scoring 30 goals. He made his name as a winger during the war and once the League started again it took only six games before he was selected for England. He later moved to centre forward and was twice named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year – the first player to achieve the honour twice.
Rio Ferdinand: Although he is still only 23, Rio Ferdinand must be one of the first names on Sven's team sheet. His displays for England in the World Cup have now seen his valuation skyrocket. He is still the most expensive defender in English football at £18 million and this summer's transfers will more than likely see him leave Leeds for £30 million plus. Most see him as England's first true ball winning defender since the late, great Bobby Moore. With terrific pace and the confidence to hold the ball rather than simply hoof it up the field when under pressure, Rio is bound to be a massive star for England and whichever club he is at for years to come.
Michael Owen: Many now believe that Owen makes England in that England or simply not England without him. Making his international debut in 1998 when little over 18 years old, Owen then went on to score one of the greatest goals in England' history against Argentina at that year's World Cup.
Paul gascoigne: Daft as a brush, injury prone, fat, a cry-baby – call Paul Gascoigne what you like (and many have), but the abiding fact is that he is probably the most gifted British footballer of his generation. Blessed with impudent skill and the ability to ghost past players as if they are not there, Gascoigne’s temperament has let him down at times. But moments such as his spectacular 30-yard free-kick in Spurs FA Cup semi-final win against Arsenal, and the fantastic individual effort against Scotland in Euro 96 will be what he is best remembered for.
David Beckham: England’s proud captain has been an inspiration since Peter Taylor first bestowed the honour upon him for the friendly against Italy in November 2000. Considered to be England’s finest individual talent, he has channelled his considerable ability, amazing determination and tireless energy into the role and has the potential to be one of the stars of the tournament. Voted second in the 2001 world player of the years awards, he will relish the challenge of leading England in to future world cups.
Thanks for reading, MCH.
Billy Wright: Billy was the first player to win 100 caps for England and he wore the captain’s armband for 90 of them. He also won 70 caps in back-to-back matches – a record which still stands, a skilful centre- back, Billy became the model upon which stars like bobby more would base their game.
Peter Shilton: peter is England’s most capped player, turning out in goal 125 times for his country. He appeared in 17 world cup finals matches – another English record. In all, peter kept a staggering total of 65 international clean sheets. ‘shilts’ won the admiration of fans all over the world over.
David Platt: Despite playing in midfield, David was a goal machine – scoring 27 times in 62 international appearances. His most memorable strike came against Belgium, to put England through to the quarterfinals of the 1990 world cup. He was also a part of the euro ’96 squad and hung up his England boots after that tournament.
Alan Shearer: Alan is, quite simply, one of the greatest ever strikers to wear and England shirt. He has been banging in goals since netting on his international debut against France in February 1992. Alan was the top scorer with five goals at euro ’96 and netted twice at the 1998 world cup. In September 1999 he grabbed a hat trick to help England to a 6-0 win over Luxembourg!
Tony Adams: one of the most experienced and talented defenders, Tony Adams has played in two European championships and a world cup for his country. He also captained England during their dramatic euro ’96 campaign. A national hero Tony is also a legend at club level and has won three leagues tittles, two fa cups, two league cups and a European cup- winners cup all with Arsenal.
Garry Linker: England were on the verge of elimination in the 1986 World Cup after losing to Portugal and drawing with Morocco, when Gary Lineker saved the day with a hat-trick against Poland in their final group match. He added two goals against Paraguay and one more in the quarterfinal loss to Argentina to finish the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot award as top goal scorer. In the 1990 World Cup, he added four more goals including two crucial penalties in their 3-2 quarterfinal win over Cameroon that lifted England to their World Cup semi-final since 1966. While his late equalizer in the semi-final against West Germany ultimately proved futile as England lost on penalties, it made him only the eighth player in history to score 10 or more goals at the World Cup.
Gordon Banks: Appeared in 73 times for England. Banks Produced one of the greatest ever saves to deny the legendary Pele in a classic confrontation between the holders and eventual winners. But away from the international stage Banks had a distinguished Football League career with Leicester and Stoke before a terrible car crash cut short his playing days.
Bobby Moore: The incomparable Pele famously called Bobby Moore ‘the finest defender in the world’. Moore was coolness personified at the heart of the defence and was leader who famously captained England to World Cup glory in 1966. He led his beloved West Ham to FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners Cup (1965) success and was named Footballer of the Year in 1964. Moore had everything – calmness under pressure, an almost telepathic ability to read the game, great tackling ability and excellent distribution. His presence at the back filled his teammates with confidence and he was an ambassador for the game.
Tom Finney
He made his international debut in September 1946 and went on to play 76 times for his country scoring 30 goals. He made his name as a winger during the war and once the League started again it took only six games before he was selected for England. He later moved to centre forward and was twice named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year – the first player to achieve the honour twice.
Rio Ferdinand: Although he is still only 23, Rio Ferdinand must be one of the first names on Sven's team sheet. His displays for England in the World Cup have now seen his valuation skyrocket. He is still the most expensive defender in English football at £18 million and this summer's transfers will more than likely see him leave Leeds for £30 million plus. Most see him as England's first true ball winning defender since the late, great Bobby Moore. With terrific pace and the confidence to hold the ball rather than simply hoof it up the field when under pressure, Rio is bound to be a massive star for England and whichever club he is at for years to come.
Michael Owen: Many now believe that Owen makes England in that England or simply not England without him. Making his international debut in 1998 when little over 18 years old, Owen then went on to score one of the greatest goals in England' history against Argentina at that year's World Cup.
Paul gascoigne: Daft as a brush, injury prone, fat, a cry-baby – call Paul Gascoigne what you like (and many have), but the abiding fact is that he is probably the most gifted British footballer of his generation. Blessed with impudent skill and the ability to ghost past players as if they are not there, Gascoigne’s temperament has let him down at times. But moments such as his spectacular 30-yard free-kick in Spurs FA Cup semi-final win against Arsenal, and the fantastic individual effort against Scotland in Euro 96 will be what he is best remembered for.
David Beckham: England’s proud captain has been an inspiration since Peter Taylor first bestowed the honour upon him for the friendly against Italy in November 2000. Considered to be England’s finest individual talent, he has channelled his considerable ability, amazing determination and tireless energy into the role and has the potential to be one of the stars of the tournament. Voted second in the 2001 world player of the years awards, he will relish the challenge of leading England in to future world cups.
Thanks for reading, MCH.
These are Englands heroes in my book:
Billy Wright: Billy was the first player to win 100 caps for England and he wore the captain’s armband for 90 of them. He also won 70 caps in back-to-back matches – a record which still stands, a skilful centre- back, Billy became the model upon which stars like bobby more would base their game.
Peter Shilton: peter is England’s most capped player, turning out in goal 125 times for his country. He appeared in 17 world cup finals matches – another English record. In all, peter kept a staggering total of 65 international clean sheets. ‘shilts’ won the admiration of fans all over the world over.
David Platt: Despite playing in midfield, David was a goal machine – scoring 27 times in 62 international appearances. His most memorable strike came against Belgium, to put England through to the quarterfinals of the 1990 world cup. He was also a part of the euro ’96 squad and hung up his England boots after that tournament.
Alan Shearer: Alan is, quite simply, one of the greatest ever strikers to wear and England shirt. He has been banging in goals since netting on his international debut against France in February 1992. Alan was the top scorer with five goals at euro ’96 and netted twice at the 1998 world cup. In September 1999 he grabbed a hat trick to help England to a 6-0 win over Luxembourg!
Tony Adams: one of the most experienced and talented defenders, Tony Adams has played in two European championships and a world cup for his country. He also captained England during their dramatic euro ’96 campaign. A national hero Tony is also a legend at club level and has won three leagues tittles, two fa cups, two league cups and a European cup- winners cup all with Arsenal.
Garry Linker: England were on the verge of elimination in the 1986 World Cup after losing to Portugal and drawing with Morocco, when Gary Lineker saved the day with a hat-trick against Poland in their final group match. He added two goals against Paraguay and one more in the quarterfinal loss to Argentina to finish the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot award as top goal scorer. In the 1990 World Cup, he added four more goals including two crucial penalties in their 3-2 quarterfinal win over Cameroon that lifted England to their World Cup semi-final since 1966. While his late equalizer in the semi-final against West Germany ultimately proved futile as England lost on penalties, it made him only the eighth player in history to score 10 or more goals at the World Cup.
Gordon Banks: Appeared in 73 times for England. Banks Produced one of the greatest ever saves to deny the legendary Pele in a classic confrontation between the holders and eventual winners. But away from the international stage Banks had a distinguished Football League career with Leicester and Stoke before a terrible car crash cut short his playing days.
Bobby Moore: The incomparable Pele famously called Bobby Moore ‘the finest defender in the world’. Moore was coolness personified at the heart of the defence and was leader who famously captained England to World Cup glory in 1966. He led his beloved West Ham to FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners Cup (1965) success and was named Footballer of the Year in 1964. Moore had everything – calmness under pressure, an almost telepathic ability to read the game, great tackling ability and excellent distribution. His presence at the back filled his teammates with confidence and he was an ambassador for the game.
Tom Finney
He made his international debut in September 1946 and went on to play 76 times for his country scoring 30 goals. He made his name as a winger during the war and once the League started again it took only six games before he was selected for England. He later moved to centre forward and was twice named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year – the first player to achieve the honour twice.
Rio Ferdinand: Although he is still only 23, Rio Ferdinand must be one of the first names on Sven's team sheet. His displays for England in the World Cup have now seen his valuation skyrocket. He is still the most expensive defender in English football at £18 million and this summer's transfers will more than likely see him leave Leeds for £30 million plus. Most see him as England's first true ball winning defender since the late, great Bobby Moore. With terrific pace and the confidence to hold the ball rather than simply hoof it up the field when under pressure, Rio is bound to be a massive star for England and whichever club he is at for years to come.
Michael Owen: Many now believe that Owen makes England in that England or simply not England without him. Making his international debut in 1998 when little over 18 years old, Owen then went on to score one of the greatest goals in England' history against Argentina at that year's World Cup.
Paul gascoigne: Daft as a brush, injury prone, fat, a cry-baby – call Paul Gascoigne what you like (and many have), but the abiding fact is that he is probably the most gifted British footballer of his generation. Blessed with impudent skill and the ability to ghost past players as if they are not there, Gascoigne’s temperament has let him down at times. But moments such as his spectacular 30-yard free-kick in Spurs FA Cup semi-final win against Arsenal, and the fantastic individual effort against Scotland in Euro 96 will be what he is best remembered for.
David Beckham: England’s proud captain has been an inspiration since Peter Taylor first bestowed the honour upon him for the friendly against Italy in November 2000. Considered to be England’s finest individual talent, he has channelled his considerable ability, amazing determination and tireless energy into the role and has the potential to be one of the stars of the tournament. Voted second in the 2001 world player of the years awards, he will relish the challenge of leading England in to future world cups.
Thanks for reading, MCH.
Billy Wright: Billy was the first player to win 100 caps for England and he wore the captain’s armband for 90 of them. He also won 70 caps in back-to-back matches – a record which still stands, a skilful centre- back, Billy became the model upon which stars like bobby more would base their game.
Peter Shilton: peter is England’s most capped player, turning out in goal 125 times for his country. He appeared in 17 world cup finals matches – another English record. In all, peter kept a staggering total of 65 international clean sheets. ‘shilts’ won the admiration of fans all over the world over.
David Platt: Despite playing in midfield, David was a goal machine – scoring 27 times in 62 international appearances. His most memorable strike came against Belgium, to put England through to the quarterfinals of the 1990 world cup. He was also a part of the euro ’96 squad and hung up his England boots after that tournament.
Alan Shearer: Alan is, quite simply, one of the greatest ever strikers to wear and England shirt. He has been banging in goals since netting on his international debut against France in February 1992. Alan was the top scorer with five goals at euro ’96 and netted twice at the 1998 world cup. In September 1999 he grabbed a hat trick to help England to a 6-0 win over Luxembourg!
Tony Adams: one of the most experienced and talented defenders, Tony Adams has played in two European championships and a world cup for his country. He also captained England during their dramatic euro ’96 campaign. A national hero Tony is also a legend at club level and has won three leagues tittles, two fa cups, two league cups and a European cup- winners cup all with Arsenal.
Garry Linker: England were on the verge of elimination in the 1986 World Cup after losing to Portugal and drawing with Morocco, when Gary Lineker saved the day with a hat-trick against Poland in their final group match. He added two goals against Paraguay and one more in the quarterfinal loss to Argentina to finish the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot award as top goal scorer. In the 1990 World Cup, he added four more goals including two crucial penalties in their 3-2 quarterfinal win over Cameroon that lifted England to their World Cup semi-final since 1966. While his late equalizer in the semi-final against West Germany ultimately proved futile as England lost on penalties, it made him only the eighth player in history to score 10 or more goals at the World Cup.
Gordon Banks: Appeared in 73 times for England. Banks Produced one of the greatest ever saves to deny the legendary Pele in a classic confrontation between the holders and eventual winners. But away from the international stage Banks had a distinguished Football League career with Leicester and Stoke before a terrible car crash cut short his playing days.
Bobby Moore: The incomparable Pele famously called Bobby Moore ‘the finest defender in the world’. Moore was coolness personified at the heart of the defence and was leader who famously captained England to World Cup glory in 1966. He led his beloved West Ham to FA Cup (1964) and European Cup Winners Cup (1965) success and was named Footballer of the Year in 1964. Moore had everything – calmness under pressure, an almost telepathic ability to read the game, great tackling ability and excellent distribution. His presence at the back filled his teammates with confidence and he was an ambassador for the game.
Tom Finney
He made his international debut in September 1946 and went on to play 76 times for his country scoring 30 goals. He made his name as a winger during the war and once the League started again it took only six games before he was selected for England. He later moved to centre forward and was twice named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year – the first player to achieve the honour twice.
Rio Ferdinand: Although he is still only 23, Rio Ferdinand must be one of the first names on Sven's team sheet. His displays for England in the World Cup have now seen his valuation skyrocket. He is still the most expensive defender in English football at £18 million and this summer's transfers will more than likely see him leave Leeds for £30 million plus. Most see him as England's first true ball winning defender since the late, great Bobby Moore. With terrific pace and the confidence to hold the ball rather than simply hoof it up the field when under pressure, Rio is bound to be a massive star for England and whichever club he is at for years to come.
Michael Owen: Many now believe that Owen makes England in that England or simply not England without him. Making his international debut in 1998 when little over 18 years old, Owen then went on to score one of the greatest goals in England' history against Argentina at that year's World Cup.
Paul gascoigne: Daft as a brush, injury prone, fat, a cry-baby – call Paul Gascoigne what you like (and many have), but the abiding fact is that he is probably the most gifted British footballer of his generation. Blessed with impudent skill and the ability to ghost past players as if they are not there, Gascoigne’s temperament has let him down at times. But moments such as his spectacular 30-yard free-kick in Spurs FA Cup semi-final win against Arsenal, and the fantastic individual effort against Scotland in Euro 96 will be what he is best remembered for.
David Beckham: England’s proud captain has been an inspiration since Peter Taylor first bestowed the honour upon him for the friendly against Italy in November 2000. Considered to be England’s finest individual talent, he has channelled his considerable ability, amazing determination and tireless energy into the role and has the potential to be one of the stars of the tournament. Voted second in the 2001 world player of the years awards, he will relish the challenge of leading England in to future world cups.
Thanks for reading, MCH.
Good post there. I would have put them for my heroes to.
Good post but I would have had our record goalscorer Bobby Charlton in there somewhere as well.
Good one Chip! But how could you forget Bobby and Greaves!??
Heh, and what about Peter Beardsley!? :P
Aside from that, I think you've got it spot-on - except maybe Owen, as he's done nothing much more than score against Argentian in '98 and break the records as the youngest player to do basically everything for England.
Heh, and what about Peter Beardsley!? :P
Aside from that, I think you've got it spot-on - except maybe Owen, as he's done nothing much more than score against Argentian in '98 and break the records as the youngest player to do basically everything for England.