The centre forward, who retired at the end of last season, scored 40 goals in 89 caps for the Three Lions, but it all started against Argentina in 1998.
He also had a decorated club career with Liverpool and Real Madrid among others and won the Ballon d'Or in 2001. Now, The FA 150 ambassador and television pundit picks his all-time Three Lions XI.
There’s no place for his dad’s favourite player, Jimmy Greaves, or even himself!
Goalkeeper
Gordon Banks
"You've got to go with Gordon Banks in goal. We still talk about that save against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup. That was world-class."
Defenders
Gary Neville
"Gary Neville was a great servant to England for a long, long time. He was dependable, very reliable."
Bobby Moore
"Bobby Moore needs no introduction. He has got to be in there with the captain's armband on."
Rio Ferdinand
"Rio Ferdinand was a top, top player for England. He still is a great player, but he was brilliant for England."
Ashley Cole
"Ashley Cole is in the 100-club and I can't imagine there are many left-backs better than him."
Midfielders
David Beckham
"One of the best crossers of the ball and he captained England for so many years. He was world-class."
Paul Gascoigne
"I was fortunate to play with Gazza. He was a genius of a player and it's a shame I couldn't see him for longer."
Steven Gerrard
"I've played with him since I was about ten. He's got the be one of the greatest players England has ever produced."
John Barnes
"John Barnes probably doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Growing up, he was the man."
Forwards
Bobby Charlton
"The amount of goals Bobby Charlton scored was incredible. He's scored more for England than anyone else and therefore has to be in the team."
Gary Lineker
"My hero as a kid and second in all-time scoring list, so the stats alone show he was different class."
