England players with the most World Cup appearances

With the Qatar 2022 World Cup quickly approaching, there isn’t any higher time to stroll down reminiscence lane and kick off our checklist of essentially the most capped England gamers at World Cups, from their first match in 1950 to the newest World Cup in 2018.

We begin by looking on the tenth most capped participant, working our method all the way down to essentially the most capped participant of all time.

10. Wayne Rooney (11 Appearances)

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney kicks off our checklist with 11 appearances representing England on the World Cup. His World Cup debut got here in 2006, however that is probably not Rooney’s fondest reminiscence contemplating he was crimson carded throughout the quarter finals for an alleged stamp on Portugal’s Ricardo Carvalho. His sole World Cup aim got here in England’s 2-1 loss to Uruguay of their 2014 group recreation. Rooney will nonetheless be remembered as one among England’s nice strikers throughout his time enjoying at three World Cups.

9. Michael Owen (12 Appearances)

Subsequent on the checklist is one other family identify in English soccer – Michael Owen. On the time of his World Cup debut in 1998 he grew to become England’s youngest participant and youngest aim scorer on the match. His performances there introduced him worldwide recognition, as he went on to web twice, together with the well-known marvel aim in opposition to Argentina. Owen then went on to attain in his subsequent three main tournaments for England, together with twice on the 2002 World Cup, changing into the primary and solely participant to web objectives in 4 consecutive main tournaments for England.

8. Gary Lineker (12 Appearances)

Tying Owen for appearances is Gary Lineker who additionally boasts 12 World Cup caps. Lineker went on to be awarded an OBE and to perform many nice issues off the pitch, however on it he can be remembered for the glory he delivered to the Three Lions, scoring 10 objectives from his 12 appearances – essentially the most of any England participant at a World Cup. Lineker gained the Golden Boot for scoring essentially the most World Cup objectives within the 1986 match the place he netted six for his nation throughout what was his debut World Cup match.

7. Steven Gerrard (12 Appearances)

Steven Gerrard ranks seventh on the checklist, additionally having made 12 World Cup appearances for England. Gerrard was initially deliberate to make his debut within the 2002 match however was pulled out because of damage. The 2006 World Cup got here round and Gerrard greater than made up for misplaced time, scoring twice within the group levels and being topped England’s high aim scorer within the competitors that yr – fairly a feat for somebody in his place. The midfielder would go on to be a central determine for England at each the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

6. David Beckham (13 Appearances)

Arguably essentially the most recognisable identify on the checklist, David Beckham, marks our sixth most capped participant of all time. Beckham appeared at three World Cups: the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup tournaments. Throughout these appearances he spared England many blushes, particularly together with his memorable free kick capability. Beckham additionally went on to develop into the primary participant to attain in three World Cups.

5. Bobby Moore (14 Appearances)

Bobby Moore captained the 1966 England World Cup squad that went on to win the match, attaining one of many proudest moments doable for his nation. Moore was generally known as the most effective defenders to ever grace the game, and captained West Ham for over a decade. He additionally made appearances on the 1962 and 1970 World Cups, however will at all times be remembered for lifting the well-known trophy at Wembley.

4. Ashley Cole (14 Appearances)

Ashley Cole is subsequent on our checklist with 14 appearances throughout the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Though enjoying a vital position in all appearances, one which stood out was his efficiency within the second spherical of the 2006 match the place he blocked a essential shot by Ecuador’s Carlos Tenorio, which saved the sport for England, who went on to win 1-0. As for private achievement, a very particular second for Cole should have been profitable the England Participant of The Yr award in 2010.

3. Bobby Charlton (14 Appearances)

One other member of the fantastic 1966 World Cup squad joins the checklist, Bobby Charlton with 14 appearances throughout three World Cups. Typically thought-about the most effective English gamers of all time, Charlton scored 4 instances all through his World Cup run. On the time of his retirement from the England crew, Charlton had racked up 106 caps for the facet which, on the time, marked the file for essentially the most capped participant within the facet’s historical past.

2. Terry Butcher (14 Appearances)

One other contender for biggest England defender seems within the type of Terry Butcher. Butcher captained the nationwide crew and took part in three of the tournaments: the 1982, 1986 and 1990 World Cups. Butcher can be remembered for his robust, no-nonsense type of play. Regardless of being much less well-known than many on this checklist, Butcher’s legacy can be particularly fondly remembered by followers of Ipswich City, the place he started his profession and racked up 271 caps from 1976-1986.

1. Peter Shilton (17 Appearances)

And now for the second you’ve all been ready for, essentially the most capped England World Cup participant on our checklist: Peter Shilton. Shilton is the one goalkeeper to make the checklist, certainly proving what expertise he had within the place. His World Cup debut got here in 1982 and was adopted by his look within the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Over these 17 appearances, Shilton saved a clear sheet for 10 of these video games, tying for the file of essentially the most World Cup clear sheets with France’s Fabien Barthez. Apart from his World Cup prowess, Shilton additionally boasted a formidable league file with over 1000 matches performed and over 100 video games performed for 5 separate groups.

From the worldwide stage to the native membership rivalries, Shilton impressed thousands and thousands throughout the globe and nonetheless holds the file for essentially the most aggressive appearances in world soccer, having performed in 1,390 fixtures throughout his 30-year profession.

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