Source: Daily_Mail
THE LIST: 20-11 of the best defenders to have graced English football
It's been a goodseason for defenders. Apart from a recent wobble, Rio Ferdinand andNemanja Vidic have been getting as least as much praise as the forwards inManchester United's assault on titles across the world. THE LIST: Read Nos 30-21THE LIST: Read Nos 40-31THE LIST: Read Nos 50-41AndLiverpool's Jamie Carragher, Chelsea skipper John Terry and rejuvenatedTottenham centre half Ledley King have shown the kind of form that willmake them for ever greats of the English game.But who are theyrubbing shoulders with? Sportsmail presents its list of the top 50defenders to have played in the history of English football.Takea look at our latest instalment as we reveal 10 each day on the way tothe No 1, unveiled on Friday. Make sure you join the debate on ourmessage boards. SPORTSMAIL'S top defenders to have played in English football - Nos 20-11.20. Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)19. Alvin Martin (West Ham and Leyton Orient) HAVE YOUR SAY. WHO IS THE BEST DEFENDER TO HAVE PLAYED IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL? Sportsmail's team of experts have compiled a LIST of the top 50 defenders ever to have played in English football. With hundreds of top-notch stoppers to choose from, some big names miss out. Do you agree with our selections? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 18. Norman Hunter (Leeds, Bristol City and Barnsley)17. Ledley King (Tottenham)16. Jack Charlton (Leeds)15. Terry Butcher (Ipswich, Coventry, Sunderland)14. John Terry (Chelsea)13. Marcel Desailly (Chelsea)12. Sol Campbell (Tottenham, Arsenal, Portsmouth)11. Jamie Carragher (Liverpool) No 20: Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho has been a revelation at Stamford Bridge Alvin and Martin: No 19 Alvin Martin (right) with his West Ham team-mate Martin 'Mad Dog' AllenNo 18: Norman Hunter didn't really bit yer legs. OK, the Leeds hardman did a bit No 17: Despite his injury troubles, Ledley King is still head and shoulders above most defenders No 16: Jack CharltonNo 15: Terry ButcherNo 14: John Terry No 13: Chelsea's French fancy Marcel DesaillyWhen push comes to shove: No 12 Sol Campbell No 11: Liverpool's living legend Carragher (right) didn't quite make our top 10THE BEST OF THE REST OF THE LISTSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 goalkeepersSportsmail's top 50 wingersSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroes