
The ultimate Anfield talisman, his inspirational leadership, box-to-box dominance, and iconic goals powered Liverpool to their dramatic 2005 Champions League triumph. Career record: 114 caps and 21 goals for England; club career at Liverpool, LA Galaxy; honours include national Player of the Year 2006, national Player of the Year 2009, Hall of Fame.
One rank above: Stanley Matthews at #5.
One rank below: Wayne Rooney at #7.
England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.