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Forwards/Strikers
CF: Matt Le Tissier (Southampton)
As a centre-forward/false 9, we have Southampton demi-god Matt Le Tissier. Possessor of silken ball control, and a set-piece specialist, he only ever played for England eight times and was controversially left out of Glenn Hoddle's 1998 World Cup side. Born in Guernsey, his loyalty to the Saints garnered him a lot of respect and admiration, earning him the nickname 'Le God'.
His ability brought many suitors from all over Europe, but he chose to stay at St. Mary's, a decision which many believe hindered his chances of getting more game time for England. Despite a distinct lack of pace, Le Tissier more than made up for it with an excellent first touch and unparalleled control.
Club appearances: 540, Goals: 209
England caps: 8
RS: Wayne Rooney (Everton/Manchester United)
The most recent international retiree, Wayne 'Wazza' Rooney burst onto the world stage with virtuoso displays far beyond his 17 years for Everton before clinching a blockbuster £25.6 million move to Manchester United.
He marked this move with a Champions League hat-trick against Besiktas, and subsequently made it to the England squad for Euro 2004, where he scored 4 goals. His 13 seasons at United saw him win 5 PL titles, 1 FA Cup and 1 UEFA Champions League. He retires as Manchester United's and England's highest ever goalscorer.
Club appearances: 559, Goals: 253
England caps: 120, Goals: 53
LS: Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers/Newcastle United)
Alan Shearer is widely recognized as the best striker of the Premier League era. One of the few players on this list not to have played for the top 4 of English football (Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal), Shearer is considered a classic English centre-forward, owing to his strength, physical stature, heading ability and strong shot, which enabled him to be a highly prolific goalscorer.
He is the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer, with 260, a record which should stand for quite a number of years. He won his only PL title with Blackburn Rovers, who, along with Leicester City, are the only teams other than Man United, Arsenal and Manchester City to have won the Premier League.
Club appearances: 734, Goals: 379
England caps: 63, Goals: 30
