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Midfielders
CDM: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Probably the most famous person to emerge from Merseyside since The Beatles, Steven Gerrard is considered the greatest player to have not won the Premier League. Known for his long-range efforts, Gerrard was Liverpool captain for 12 seasons before hanging up his boots after winning 2 FA Cups, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 UEFA Champions League and 3 League Cups.
He also finished third in the 2005 Ballon d'Or, which was won by Ronaldinho. He is currently manager of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.
Club appearances: 504, Goals: 120
England caps: 114, Goals: 21
CAM: Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
For any Chelsea fan growing up in the Mourinho era, Frank Lampard was probably the poster boy of Stamford Bridge. An all-round and versatile box-to-box player, who was capable of playing anywhere in midfield, he was deployed as a central midfielder, as an attacking midfielder, as a defensive midfielder, and even as a supporting striker on occasion.
In addition to his creative and defensive midfield roles, Lampard also possessed a keen eye for goal, due to his ability to make attacking runs into the area, or produce accurate and powerful shots from distance. He is Chelsea's record goalscorer, with an astounding 211 goals, and finished second in the 2005 Ballon d'Or behind Ronaldinho. He is currently managing Derby County in The Championship.
Club appearances: 648, Goals: 211
England caps: 106, Goals: 29
CAM: Paul Scholes (Manchester United)
Probably the most under-rated player in this XI, Paul Scholes is often regarded as United's greatest ever player, having earned high praise from Pele, Zinedine Zidane and many others who played with and against him. Pint-sized in structure but with a dream of a right foot, his season highlights often consisted of a montage of long distance goals.
Criminally underutilized by Sven-Goran Eriksson, he retired from international football in 2004, having been played woefully out of position by Eriksson on the left flank. His importance was such that Sir Alex Ferguson coaxed him out of retirement in 2010-11 following a string of losses. Had he been around longer, England would have stood to possess the most talented midfield of that time.
Club appearances: 718, Goals: 155
England caps: 66, Goals: 14
