Source: Daily_Mail
THE LIST: Nos 10-1 of the greatest England heroes of all time
In England's case, it would seem simple - look no further than the stars of 1966. It does not get any better than winning the World Cup on your own patch.
Or is it a certain memory that ensures a certain footballer holds a special place in your heart?
Who can forget Gary Lineker's goals in 1986, Gazza's tears in 1990 or Stuart Pearce's manic celebration at beating his penalty demons six years later? What about Michael Owen's goal against Argentina or David Beckham's free-kick against Greece?
GREATEST ENGLAND HEROES: Nos 50-41GREATEST ENGLAND HEROES: Nos 40-31GREATEST ENGLAND HEROES: Nos 30-21GREATEST ENGLAND HEROES: Nos 20-11With the current England crop playing their latest match on the road to the World Cup in South Africa this week, Sportsmail asked its team of experts to pull together the greatest England heroes of all time.
We have revealed ten players in our list every day, and now we let you know our top ten. Make sure you join the debate on our message boards ....
SPORTSMAIL'S GREATEST ENGLAND HEROES OF ALL TIME .... Nos 10-110. Peter Shilton(Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle) Most capped English player. He appeared in three World Cuptournaments and two European Championships in a career spanning threedecades.
9. Sir Alf Ramsey(Southampton, Tottenham)England manager when they became champions of the world in 1966.Stayed on to guide the side to third place at the 1968 EuropeanChampionships, the quarter finals of the 1970 World Cup and the 1972European Championships.
8. Terry Butcher(Ipswich, Rangers)An international regular throughout the 80's, he attained notorietywhen, during a World Cup qualifier in Sweden, a head wound meant heleft the pitch in a blood-soaked shirt. Proper man.
7. Bryan Robson(West Brom, Manchester United) 'Captain Marvel.' led the team England more times than many andwould often play through he pain barrier for the Three Lions. An inspirational figure for his country.
6. Paul Gascoigne(Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers)Stellar performer at Italia '90 with the some super performances, before his unforgettable tears in the semi-final against West Germany. His goal against Scotland at Euro '96remains a fan's favourite.
5. Gary Lineker(Leicester, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham)Top goalscorer at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, including a hat-trick against Poland,Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 games for his country and is the secondhighest goalscorer in England's history.
4. Gordon Banks(Leicester City, Stoke City)The best goalkeeper to have ever pulled on the England number one jersey. Hissave from Pele's header at the 1970 finals is still rated as thegreatest ever and we're still trying to work out how he did it.
3. Sir Geoff Hurst(West Ham United, Stoke City)Scored an unforgettable hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final. Sir Geoff will always be part of England folklore.
2. Sir Bobby Charlton(Manchester United)The engine-room of England's World Cup winning side in 1966 and with 49 strikes, remains, to this day, England's top goalscorer .
1. Bobby Moore(West Ham United, Fulham)The consummate defender earned 108 caps for England, captained the side for ten years and when he held aloft the World Cup on that golden day in 1966 he became a legend.
No 10: Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton played in three World Cups
No 9: Sir Alf Ramsey led England to World Cup glory in 1966
No 8: A bloodied Terry Butcher became a hero against Sweden in 1989
No 7: Bryan Robson was a magnificent England captain
No 6: The nation was gripped by England's run in the 1990 World Cup, which made Gazza a legend
No 5: Gary Lineker scored an unforgettable World Cup hat-trick against Poland in 1986
No 3: Gordon Banks catches the ball during the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley
No 2: Sir Bobby Charlton scoring for England in their 1966 World Cup semi-final win over Portugal
No 1: English football's day in the sun at Wembley in 1966 and captain Bobby Moore tops our list
