England 2006 World Cup squad
England's 2006 World Cup squad, rated player by player. The standouts: Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Joe Cole. Here's the full 23-man squad — then build your own all-time World Cup XI.
| Player | Position | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Gerrard | MID | 86 |
| David Beckham | MID | 79 |
| Joe Cole | MID | 79 |
| Paul Robinson | GK | 76 |
| Ashley Cole | DEF | 75 |
| Rio Ferdinand | DEF | 75 |
| John Terry | DEF | 75 |
| Jamie Carragher | DEF | 74 |
| Peter Crouch | FWD | 73 |
| Frank Lampard | MID | 72 |
| Gary Neville | DEF | 71 |
| Owen Hargreaves | MID | 71 |
| Aaron Lennon | MID | 70 |
| Stewart Downing | MID | 70 |
| Sol Campbell | DEF | 69 |
| David James | GK | 69 |
| Scott Carson | GK | 69 |
| Wayne Bridge | DEF | 68 |
| Michael Carrick | MID | 68 |
| Wayne Rooney | FWD | 67 |
| Michael Owen | FWD | 67 |
| Jermaine Jenas | MID | 66 |
| Theo Walcott | FWD | 65 |
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