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The 33 of England.
Editorial order, with a career scene and sources behind every name.
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BC
Bobby Charlton 106 caps (England) · 49 goals · English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End · 1× Ballon d'OrA true footballing icon, the Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion’s thunderous long-range strikes and humble leadership defined an era for Manchester United and England.
CM1958–1970
02
BM
Bobby Moore 108 caps (England) · West Ham United, Fulham · FIFA World Cup 1966England's World Cup-winning captain from 1966, he epitomised defensive elegance and leadership, famously shutting down Pele in 1970.
CB1962–1973
03
GB
Gordon Banks 73 caps (England) · Leicester City, Stoke City · FIFA World Cup 1966The legendary World Cup winner made one of the most iconic saves in history against Pelé in 1970, forever cementing his place as one of football's greatest goalkeepers.
GK1963–1972
04
Harry Kane 121 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (England) · 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · Tottenham Hotspur, MillwallEngland's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era.
ST2015–
Harry Kane 121 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (England) · 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · Tottenham Hotspur, MillwallEngland's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era.
ST2015–
05
Stanley Matthews 54 caps (England) · 11 goals · Stoke City, Blackpool · 1× Ballon d'OrThe original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956.
LM1934–1965
Stanley Matthews 54 caps (England) · 11 goals · Stoke City, Blackpool · 1× Ballon d'OrThe original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956.
LM1934–1965
07
WR
Wayne Rooney 120 caps (England) · 53 goals · Everton, Manchester UnitedEngland and Manchester United's all-time leading scorer, his ferocious shot and all-around attacking prowess made him a truly complete forward.
SS2003–2018
08
FL
Frank Lampard 106 caps (England) · 29 goals · West Ham United, ChelseaChelsea's record scorer, this midfield dynamo famously notched over 200 goals for the Blues, dictating games with intelligence and a tireless engine.
CM1999–2014
09
GH
Geoff Hurst 49 caps (England) · 24 goals · West Ham United, Stoke City · FIFA World Cup 1966Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany.
ST1966–1972
10
Jimmy Greaves 57 caps (England) · 44 goals · Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur · FIFA World Cup 1966One of England's most prolific goalscorers, his incredible instinct in front of goal led him to record-breaking feats for Tottenham and Chelsea.
ST1959–1967
Jimmy Greaves 57 caps (England) · 44 goals · Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur · FIFA World Cup 1966One of England's most prolific goalscorers, his incredible instinct in front of goal led him to record-breaking feats for Tottenham and Chelsea.
ST1959–1967
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Paul Scholes 66 caps (England) · 14 goals · Manchester UnitedThe quiet heartbeat of Manchester United's midfield, his sublime passing range and extraordinary vision orchestrated countless attacks under Sir Alex Ferguson.
CM1997–2004
Paul Scholes 66 caps (England) · 14 goals · Manchester UnitedThe quiet heartbeat of Manchester United's midfield, his sublime passing range and extraordinary vision orchestrated countless attacks under Sir Alex Ferguson.
CM1997–2004
12
TF
Tom Finney 76 caps (England) · 30 goals · Preston North End, Lisburn DistilleryA true pioneer on the wing, his pace and two-footed brilliance made him a constant threat for Preston North End and England throughout the 1940s and 50s.
RM1946–1958
13
AB
Alan Ball Still running after 120 minutes at Wembley in 1966, socks round his ankles, he chased down the right flank and pulled back the cross Geoff Hurst thundered against the bar for England's most argued-over goal. The World Cup came at 21, the youngest man in that side and the choice of several teammates as the final's outstanding player, followed by the First Division with Everton in 1970.About the editorial selection
CM
14
AS
Alan Shearer 63 caps (England) · 30 goals · Southampton, Blackburn RoversThe Premier League's all-time top scorer, his powerful presence and thunderous shot made him a legend for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
ST1992–2000
15
DB
David Beckham 115 caps (England) · 17 goals · Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de FútbolOn the opening day of the 1996/97 season he looked up at Selhurst Park, saw Neil Sullivan two steps off his line and dropped the ball over him from inside his own half.
RM1996–2009
17
JB
Jude Bellingham 53 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (England) · 10 (as of 4 October 2026) goals · Birmingham City, Borussia DortmundTwenty years old and playing his first Clásico in October 2023, he equalised from outside the box and then volleyed a winner deep into stoppage time to beat Barcelona 2-1. A Champions League and La Liga double followed in that same debut season at Real Madrid, and he reached the Euro 2024 final with England before finishing third at the 2026 World Cup.
CM2020–
18
Kevin Keegan 63 caps (England) · 21 goals · Scunthorpe United, Liverpool · 2× Ballon d'OrA relentless forward renowned for his boundless energy, he won two Ballons d'Or in the 1970s, dazzling fans at Liverpool and Hamburg.
CAM1972–1982
Kevin Keegan 63 caps (England) · 21 goals · Scunthorpe United, Liverpool · 2× Ballon d'OrA relentless forward renowned for his boundless energy, he won two Ballons d'Or in the 1970s, dazzling fans at Liverpool and Hamburg.
CAM1972–1982
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MP
Martin Peters 67 caps (England) · 20 goals · West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur · FIFA World Cup 1966Geoff Hurst's shot was blocked and looped up at Wembley in 1966, and he arrived six yards out to volley England 2-1 ahead of West Germany with twelve minutes left, the ghost-runner Alf Ramsey called ten years ahead of his time.
CM1966–1974
21
BR
Bryan Robson 90 caps (England) · West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United"Captain Marvel" epitomised the all-action midfielder, a tireless engine combining fierce tackling with a crucial eye for goal for Manchester United and England.
CDM1980–1991
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Jack Charlton 35 caps (England) · Leeds United · FIFA World Cup 1966When the whistle went at Wembley on 30 July 1966, the lanky Leeds stopper they called the Giraffe sank to his knees and was folded into his brother Bobby's arms.
CB1965–1970
Jack Charlton 35 caps (England) · Leeds United · FIFA World Cup 1966When the whistle went at Wembley on 30 July 1966, the lanky Leeds stopper they called the Giraffe sank to his knees and was folded into his brother Bobby's arms.
CB1965–1970
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Michael Owen 89 caps (England) · 40 goals · Liverpool, Real Madrid · 1× Ballon d'OrThe explosive striker whose searing pace and clinical finishing earned him the Ballon d'Or in 2001, captivating audiences for Liverpool and England.
SS1998–2008
Michael Owen 89 caps (England) · 40 goals · Liverpool, Real Madrid · 1× Ballon d'OrThe explosive striker whose searing pace and clinical finishing earned him the Ballon d'Or in 2001, captivating audiences for Liverpool and England.
SS1998–2008
25
PS
Peter Shilton 125 caps (England) · Leicester City, Stoke CityAn England legend, he racked up a record number of caps, showcasing remarkable consistency and longevity throughout a glittering career spanning four decades.
GK1970–1990
27
RW
Ray Wilson It is his shoulder, alongside Geoff Hurst's, that holds Bobby Moore aloft in the photograph every England fan knows, taken minutes after the 4-2 win over West Germany at Wembley on 30 July 1966.About the editorial selection
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30
BW
Billy Wright 105 caps (England) · Wolverhampton WanderersEngland's first centurion, he was a formidable leader and stylish defender who captained his country at three World Cups, including as the first to reach the quarter-finals in 1954.
CB1946–1959
31
GC
George Cohen 37 caps (England) · Fulham · FIFA World Cup 1966George Best called him the best full-back he ever played against, and the overlapping runs down the right made him essential to Alf Ramsey's wingless England of 1966. He played every minute of that World Cup, all 120 of the final win over West Germany at Wembley, and spent his whole career at Fulham, 459 games between 1957 and 1969, with Ramsey naming him England's greatest right-back.
RB1964–1967
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Glenn Hoddle 53 caps (England) · 8 goals · Tottenham Hotspur, AS MonacoAn elegant playmaker, his graceful turns and incisive passing brought sophistication to Tottenham's midfield before enchanting Monaco.
CAM1979–1988
Glenn Hoddle 53 caps (England) · 8 goals · Tottenham Hotspur, AS MonacoAn elegant playmaker, his graceful turns and incisive passing brought sophistication to Tottenham's midfield before enchanting Monaco.
CAM1979–1988
About this XI
Bobby Charlton tops England's all-time pool, ahead of Bobby Moore and Gordon Banks. The 33 covers 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 14 midfielders and 7 forwards, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1930s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
Left out, and why
A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of England's list. Every one of them has a case.
- Paul GascoigneThe place went to Geoff Hurst.
- John TerryThe place went to Jack Charlton.
- Sol CampbellThe place went to Bukayo Saka.
- John BarnesSee the current national collection for the selected careers.
- Gary NevilleThe place went to Jude Bellingham.
- Stuart PearceSee the current national collection for the selected careers.
- Michael CarrickSee the current national collection for the selected careers.
Disagree? That is the point. Settle it in the duels above.
Who is the greatest England footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Bobby Charlton. Its first five careers: Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Gordon Banks, Harry Kane, Stanley Matthews. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 England players chosen?
The collection covers every position across England's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
Where can I read about the careers?
Open a player page from the collection to read the career scene, club record and recorded honours. The source links show where the available records come from.
Can I build and share my own England all-time XI?
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