THREE LIONS RECENT BEST

I got a bit of a nudge yesterday inspired by the many (perhaps too many) Facebookers on social media who are sharing their favourite 10 vinyls, 12 books, 8 vegetables (seriously), holiday photos and well you know......

It is obvious therefore that I should pin up my favourite England XI of "recent time".
Not easy with so many years to play with! Based on appearances/goals scored.
4-4-2.
GK: Peter Shilton 125 apps-66 clean sheets over 20 years

RB: Ashley Cole 107 apps-0 goals in 13 years
CB: Rio Ferdinand 81 apps-3 goals in 14 years
CB: Bobby Moore 108 apps-2 goals over 11 years
LB: Stuart Pearce (despite San Marino cock up) 78 apps-5 goals in 12 years

RMF: David Beckham (set pieces) 115 apps-17 goals over 13 years
CMF: Bobby Charlton (106 apps/49 goals) over 12 years
CMF: Frank Lampard (106 apps/29 goals) over 15 years
LMF: Wayne Rooney (120apps-53 goals) in 15 years

TWO UP TOP:
Gary Lineker (80 apps-48 goals in 8 years) Harry Kane 45 apps-32 goals over 5 years) COYS!
Bless him!
BENCH
Joe Hart 75 apps-43 clean sheets over 12 years
Kenny Samson 86 apps-1 goals in 11 years
Terry Butcher 77apps-3 goals in 10 years
Bryan Robson 90 apps-26 goals in 11 years (can play anywhere)
John Terry 78 apps-6 goals in 9 years
Steven Gerrard 114 apps-21 goals over 14 years
Jimmy Greaves 57 apps-44 goals in 8 years
John Barnes 79 apps-11 goals in 12 years
Michael Owen 84 apps-40 goals in 10 years

No, really you don't have to have a go.......

Manager? Alf!