With 19 on his back Aaron Lennon could become the nation's favourite son this summer like Paul Gascoigne was in 1990, when his famous semi-final tears touched the hearts of millions.

Owen Hargreaves will be hoping the tournament's opening game will continue to be lucky for England's no.16, with Bryan Robson and Paul Scholes both scoring at this point in recent World Cups. Martin Peters also scored in the 1966 final wearing this shirt.

The no.23 jersey is the shirt for young promise. It was worn by Kieron Dyer four years ago, and now Theo Walcott has become England's latest bright hope.

Wearing the number 1 jersey, Paul Robinson could emulate Gordan Banks, England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper in 1966. Peter Shilton occupied the jersey at two World Cups amassing 125 caps.

Gary Neville retains the no.2 jersey which has been worn in past World Cups by such distinguished right-backs as George Cohen and Jimmy Armfield.

Ashley Cole is following another Arsenal hero, Kenny Samson in 1986. Cole is also playing in his second straight World Cup wearing the jersey, as did Ray Wilson in 1962 and 66.

Many distinguished midfielders have been handed the number four jersey in the past, including Paul Ince, Glenn Hoddle, Nobby Stiles, and now Steven Gerrard.

Michael Owen is aiming to emulate famous no.10 Gary Lineker, who won the Golden Boot in Mexico 1986 with six goals, or a World Cup final hat-trick like Geoff Hurst in '66. 

Sol Campbell's dream would be to set up a semi-final goal for England in the no.12 jersey like Paul Parker did for Gary Lineker in 1990. 

The no.20 shirt could mean goals for Stewart Downing as it did Michael Owen in 1998 and Peter Beardsley in 1986.

Peter Crouch is following in the footsteps of yet another 1966 hero, Roger Hunt. The big striker will be happy with the Liverpool-legend's tally of three goals that year.

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