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Mike England

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed leader
Rating
83
Caps
44
Goals
4
Life
1941
Clubs
Blackburn Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur, Cardiff City
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A towering presence at the back for Tottenham and Wales, this commanding centre-back was famed for his aerial prowess and leadership qualities. Career record: 44 caps and 4 goals for Wales; club career at Blackburn Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur, Cardiff City.

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Career record

1959–1966Blackburn Rovers
1966–1975Tottenham Hotspur
1975–1976Cardiff City
1975–1979Seattle Sounders
1979–1980Cleveland Force
Wales44 caps, 4 goals

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One rank above: Ashley Williams at #17.

One rank below: Ben Davies at #19.

Wales's editorial top five: Gareth Bale · John Charles · Ryan Giggs · Ian Rush · Neville Southall.