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Sven's Men
Check out the 23 men Sven - and the nation - are banking on to bring us home the World Cup.
Plays for: Real Madrid. Midfield
England caps: 87
Goals: 16 Age: 31
Probably Becks' last World Cup. Known for his set-plays and creating openings.
Plays for: Spurs. Goalkeeper
England caps: 19
Goals: n/a Age: 26
England's first choice keeper after a great season with Spurs.
Plays for: Liverpool. Goal keeper
Age: 20.
Caps: 0. Goals: n/a.
Carson moves up into the first team after Green injured himself in the Belarus warm up match.
Plays for: Man U. Right back
England caps: 78
Goals: 0
Age: 31
Dependable full-back. Can be relied upon at International level.
Plays for: Arsenal. Left back.
England caps: 44
Goals: 0
Age: 25
Has been plagued by injury all season but has recovered just in time to be fresh and hungry.
Plays for: Chelsea. Left back.
England caps: 22
Goals: 1
Age: 25
Has also had an injury prone season. Loaned from Chelsea to Fulham to ensure first team football.
Plays for: Liverpool
England caps: 23
Goals: 0
Age: 23
Can play in variety of positions. Key player for Liverpool this season. Dependable.
Plays for: Chelsea. Centre half.
England caps: 22
Goals: 1
Age: 25
Chelsea Captain Terry has proved his value at the highest levels. Possible Captain replacement for Becks.
Plays for: Arsenal. Centre half.
England caps: 66
Goals: 1
Age: 31
Had a troubled season at Arsenal both mentally and physically. On his day is experienced and reliable.
Plays for: Man City. Goalkeeper
England caps: 33
Goals: n/a
Age: 35
Replaced as first choice keeper after some shocking lapses at International level. Probably last World Cup.
Plays for: Man U. Centre half.
England caps: 45
Goals: 1
Age: 27
Branded 'lazy' by Sven in the infamous Sven-Gate tapes, Rio has amazing natural ability and is returning to top form.
Plays for: Chelsea. Midfield
England caps: 30
Goals: 5
Age: 24
Good season for Chelsea. Is finally hitting consistant form - and scoring goals.
Plays for: Liverpool. Midfield
England caps: 40
Goals: 6
Age: 25
Has yet to hit form for England in the same way he's done for Liverpool. Fingers crossed it'll happen in Germany.
Plays for: Chelsea. Midfield
England caps: 38
Goals: 10
Age: 27
Had a brilliant season with Chelsea and is a consistant goal scorer and presence in the England squad. Could end up our highest goal scorer.
Plays for: Spurs. Midfield
England caps: 5
Goals: 0
Age: 24
Great passing and defensive player. Had a strong season with Spurs.
Plays for: Spurs. Midfield
England caps: 15
Goals: 0
Age: 23
Hasn't done much at Spurs this season and suffered from a shin injury. Great pace and energy on his day.
Plays for: Spurs. Midfield
England caps: 0
Goals: 0
Age: 19
Very speedy player and great crosser. Has impressed at Spurs since moving from Leeds.
Plays for: Bayern Munich. Midfield
England caps: 29
Goals: 0
Age: 25
Not a consistand England player, has done well at Bayern this season and can be played out of position.
Plays for: Middlesbrough. Midfield
England caps: 1
Goals: 0
Age: 21
Has had an amazing season with Boro, taking them to the final of the UEFA cup. Just back from injury. Could be England's left wing solution.
Plays for: Newcastle. Striker
England caps: 75
Goals: 35
Age: 26
Since coming back from Spain, injury has sidelined him. If he's match fit in time, he's a proven, consistant scorer and keeps his head at International level.
Plays for: Man U. Striker
England caps: 29
Goals: 11
Age: 20
One of the best strikers in the world. Doubtful if Rooney will see a single game due to broken foot. Massive loss for England.
Plays for: Liverpool. Striker
England caps: 5
Goals: 1
Age: 25
After a tricky start, is settling in well at Liverpool. Yet to prove himself Internationally but this could be the time.
Plays for: Arsenal. Striker
England caps: 0
Goals: 0
Age: 17
The most controversial call up. Sven admits he's never seen Walcott play. Yet to play a first team match for Arsenal since signing for £12m.
Plays for: Charlton. Defender
Age: 27. Caps: 6. Goals: 0.
born: 3rd April 1983. Goal keeper.
Plays for: Man U but just played a season on loan for newly promoted Watford.
Caps: 0
Plays for: West Ham. Midfielder.
Age: 31. Caps: 0. Goals: 0.
Plays for: Spurs. Forward.
Age: 33. Caps: 15. Goals: 1.
Plays for: Crystal Palace. Forward. Age: 35. Caps: 2. Goals: 0.
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