Hi guys, im making a serious research, for a book in a all-time world cup, which will be simulated in severous programs. And i need a public vote. I want to know from all of you English Fans, which are the best XI England of all time for you. (I'll be doing this in all the main National Teams) please, help me if you can. I let my vote here. Banks Crompton-Adams-Bobby Moore-Pearce Stanley Matthews-Duncan Edwards-Bobby Charlton-Jimmy Greaves Lineker-Shearer Coach: Alf Ramsey.
----------------- Greaves -------- Charlton Finney - Robson - Edwards - Matthews Pearce - Moore - Wright - Neville ------------- Banks Depends on whether you want a functional XI or simply the best players. Pearce/Neville over Wilson/Armfield simply because the former duo are better defensively (imo) which gives Finney/Matthews the freedom to concentrate solely on attack.
Shilts Viv/ Psycho Butch "Who's turf?" Adams Cherry Walters Gazza/ Incey spider Gazza Cole Wazza/ Crouchmiester Micheal El Tel or Sir Robby.
Either Shilton or Banks would be fine in goal, both superb keepers. Adams has no place in this team. Billy Wright and Sol Campbell both belong far ahead of him. Bob Crompton is a good shout at RB, but is difficult to assess because he played so long ago. Jimmy Armfield would be the other obvious choice. Cooper would be ahead of Pearce probably, and Ashley Cole has a strong claim already. RW should obviously be Matthews and LW Tom Finney (though he could play anywhere in the forward line. Bobby Charlton started as a left winger so he would be another possible there. CM should be either Robson or Edwards. Either would be fine. Attacking midfield should be Charlton. Up top Lineker and Greaves are the most obvious candidates, but might be a bit lightweight. If you wanted something different then Nat Lofthouse or Steve Bloomer would be good options.
--------------Shilton -------Campbell---Moore Armfield-----------------Byrne -------Robson---Edwards Matthews---------------Finney ---------------Charlton ----------Greaves
The problem that you have is there is no target man for the two fantastic wingers. Greaves was England's best ever striker, but if you wanted to get the most out of that team then you really need a Lofthouse or a Lawton in there. Play Greaves just off the target man move Charlton back in to midfield with Robson missing out or drop Greaves out and use him off the bench. Pearce is a long way off the best England left backs, and I also think Armfield would provide just as much defensive cover for Matthews as Neville would, but either is fine for me. I would also prefer a better physical presence in central defence, so Franklin or Cambell should partner Moore.
My team: ---------------Shilton --Armfield--Franklin--Moore--Hapgood ----------Edwards--Charlton Matthews-------------------Finney ---------Greaves----Lofthouse
…………………….Banks Ramsey…...Francklin…….Moore…….Wilso n ……………………Edwards ……Matthews………………………Charlton R ..................Gascoigne ……………….Greaves……Lawton Banks – best by far, followed by Swift and Clemence. I never liked Shilton, purely personal, but there ya go, it's my post so 'so there'........... Ramsey – solid defender, good passer of the ball, followed by Jimmy Armfield and George Cohen. Francklin – first England player to play abroad I believe, ruined his International career by move to Columbia, followed by Billy Wright – all other England centre backs were Donkeys. Moore – Mr Composure – he would be captain. Wilson – best left back we ever had, Cole A and Bridge show a lot of promise! Edwards – what a waste, commanding midfielder who won the ball for his side and then distributed it superbly, followed by Johnny Haynes and Bryan Robson. Matthews - the legendary Stan the 'wizard'! Charlton – Bobby was the star of my youth and would grace any side. Gascoigne - I hate the fat fcuker, but he was one of England's most creative players ever! Greaves – Jimmy was the best poacher of all time for England, when he wasn’t on the booze – followed by Lineker and Finney. Lawton – powerful centre forward, who Greavsie would have fed off – followed by Stan Mortenson and Alan Shearer. Just an old man's opinion boys..................(& girls)............
If I had to pick and all time england squad it would be: Gordon Banks Peter Shilton or Ray Clemence Tony Adams Stuart Pearce Bobby Moore (C) Jack Charlton Terry Butcher Bob Crompton George Cohen Paul Gascoigne Bryan Robson Chris Waddle John Barnes David Platt Glenn Hoddle Paul Ince Duncan Edwards David Beckham Paul Scholes Bobby Charlton Gary Lineker Alan Shearer Michael Owen (Happy Birthday) Stand by -------------------------------- Phil Neville Robbie Fowler David Batty Darren Anderton David James I would love Gerrard to be in that list but I think he needs to achieve something with England. I think Ashley Cole when he retires might be better Psycho. I was debating to put Gary Neville but I just don't like him. I heard Greaves was just too good but I really never seen him so. Wazza who? I think Rooooh can decided his own destiny. I know ppl will ask why Scholes, Ince and Barnes are on the list. This is my list.
You know what we should also have list of England that never lived up to their potential. Steve McManaman Ian Wright Mattew Le Tisser Frank Lampard lool and Steven Gerrard any more guys
Can't go with any of the greats like Banks, Matthews, Charlton, Moore and Greaves because I didn't see them play. I mean I've seen the clips just like everyone else, but that's not enough for me to make a decision. Plus like someone said it's hard to know how they'd compare with modern players. So I'm gonna have to go with: …………………….Shilton Neville…...Butcher…….Campbell…….Pearce ……………………Ince ……Gascoigne………………………Waddle ..................Scholes ……………….Shearer……Lineker
Shilton Armfield Edwards Moore Wilson Matthews Gascoigne Charlton Finney Keegan Greaves Apart from Shilton and Gazza they're all before my time. So a team since I've been watching football. Shilton Neville Adams Ferdinand Pearce Beckham Scholes Gascoigne Barnes Owen Lineker Butcher, Cole, Robson, Waddle, Shearer and Rooney were the only other players I considered.
I can only pick from the players that i have seen so here goes ...........................................Hart ..................Neville.....Adams...Ferdinand....Cole .................................Hoddle.......Butt .....................Waddle.........Gazza.......Scholes .........................................Lineker
BBC asked people to select their all-time XI and received over 126,000 submissions. Overall team chosen was; Gordon Banks - Gary Neville, Bobby Moore, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole - David Beckham, Paul Gascoigne, Bobby Charlton - Alan Shearer, Jimmy Greaves, Gary Lineker.
I don't think after 15 years you can still use it, but I decided to make it for fun: GK- Gordon Banks RB- Jimmy Armfield CB- Bobby Moore CB- Billy Wright LB- Eddie Hapgood DM- Duncan Edwards AM- Bobby Charlton RM/RW- Tom Finney LM/LW- Stanley Matthews CF- Jimmy Greaves CF- Dixie Dean Coach: Brian Clough (I didn't realise if you were asking for national team only or English nationals, so I put Brian Clough as choach)
How many world-class players did we have at the 1966 World Cup? Did we have the strongest team on paper at the tournament? And was the 1966 team the strongest that we have ever taken to a World Cup or European Championship?