But who has been the star for England during the last twelve months? Who will follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Frank Lampard - previous England Players of the Year?

It's down to you.

Remember, it isn't about how well the players performed for their clubs, but what they did while wearing the Three Lions in 2005. Take a look at the stats...

You have until midnight on Tuesday 31 January 2006 to get your votes in and everyone who enters will go into the hat to win an exclusive VIP prize; the chance to be at England's first game of 2006 and present the award to the winning England player.

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Here's the full list of England Players used by Sven in 2005 to help you with your decision. When you've made your mind up, make you vote count...

The Contenders

David Beckham, Real Madrid

 

Missed just two games in 2005 and scored once in the 2-0 home win over Azerbaijan in March. View Profile...

Wayne Bridge, Chelsea

 

An ankle injury robbed Bridge of much of his 2005 and his only game for England was against Argentina. View Profile...

Wes Brown, Manchester United

 

Made a return to the fold in February after two years away from the England team. Two appearances in 2005. View Profile...

Sol Campbell, Arsenal

 

Injuries limited Sol to only two games during 2005; against USA, where he was captain, and Austria. View Profile...

Jamie Carragher, Liverpool

 

Played six games and enjoyed his best run of starts in the final four qualifiers to take his tally to 22 View Profile...

Michael Carrick, Tottenham Hotspur

 

Made his first two starts for England on the USA tour to add to the pair of caps earned in 2001 . View Profile...

Ashley Cole, Arsenal

 

Played in England's first eight games of 2005 before an injury kept him out of the final three. View Profile...

Joe Cole, Chelsea

 

Best year in an England shirt with eight starts and two substitute appearances. Scored in two qualifiers. View Profile...

Peter Crouch, Liverpool

 

Made his debut against Colombia in May before adding three more caps against Austria, Poland and Argentina. View Profile...

Jermain Defoe, Tottenham Hotspur

 

Added seven caps taking his haul to 15. He started once, against Denmark, and came off the bench six times. View Profile...

Stewart Downing, Middlesbrough

 

Played in his first ever match for England as a sub against Holland. Injury blighted more opportunities. View Profile...

Kieron Dyer, Newcastle United

 

Played three times as a substitute as England drew against Holland and beat Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan. View Profile...

Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United

 

Now with 44 caps to his name after eight more this year, Rio won six and lost two for England in 2005. View Profile...

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool

 

Missed three games, home against Poland and two in the USA. Scored in the 2-0 win over Azerbaijan. View Profile...

Robert Green, Norwich City

 

Made his England debut as a substitute against in the 3-2 win over Colombia in May after numerous call-ups. View Profile...

Owen Hargreaves, Bayern Munich

 

Made five substitute appearances during 2005 and now has 29 England caps to his name. View Profile...

David James, Manchester City

 

The oldest player used in 2005 now has 33 caps after earning three more for friendlies in USA and Denmark. View Profile...

Jermaine Jenas, Tottenham Hotspur

 

Five more England appearances including two starts on the USA Tour takes Jermaine up to 14 all told. View Profile...

Andrew Johnson, Crystal Palace

 

Awarded his debut in the friendly with Holland and followed that with his first England start against USA. Two caps. View Profile...

Glen Johnson, Chelsea

 

Started both games on the USA tour and was a second-half sub against Denmark to earn his fifth cap. View Profile...

Ledley King, Tottenham Hotspur

 

Four caps took his total to 15 and included three consective appearances in the last three games. View Profile...

Zat Knight, Fulham

 

Made his debut as a substitute against USA then collected his first starting cap in the following match. View Profile...

Paul Konchesky, West Ham United

 

Half-time sub against Argentina earning his second cap three and a half years after he picked up his first. View Profile...

Frank Lampard, Chelsea

 

Last year's award winner missed two games, both on the USA Tour, and finished as second top scorer with three. View Profile...

Gary Neville, Manchester United

 

Added four more caps - all starts - to reach 77 for England, but injury cut short his year. Last game was Denmark. View Profile...

Philip Neville, Everton

 

Played in both games on the USA Tour; one start, one sub. Now has 52 England caps. View Profile...

Michael Owen, Newcastle United

 

Seven goals from eight starts and one substitute appearance takes him past Finney, Shearer and Lofthouse. View Profile...

Kieran Richardson, Manchester United

 

Scored two goals on his England debut in the win over USA before adding three more sub appearances. View Profile...

Paul Robinson, Tottenham Hotspur

 

Kept five clean sheets in his nine caps for England this year. Missed the two games in the USA. View Profile...

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United

 

Scored twice against Denmark and Argentina during a year of 8 caps. Didn't play in the USA or against Austria. View Profile...

Alan Smith, Manchester United

 

Now has 16 England caps after one start - against USA - and two sub appearances - Colombia and Poland. View Profile...

John Terry, Chelsea

 

Six more starts for England this year to reach 21 caps. Record for 2005; won five, lost one View Profile...

Shaun Wright-Phillips, Chelsea

 

Four starts spread across the year saw Shaun earn his seventh England cap. Last game against Poland. View Profile...

Luke Young, Charlton Athletic

 

Two sub appearances in the USA - his first England games - followed by five starts in the last five games. View Profile...