England are one of world football’s powerhouses, though their lofty reputation has not always translated into trophies on the pitch.
The Three Lions have just one major honour to their name – the 1966 World Cup – though things have been more promising recently under Gareth Southgate.
Despite these mixed fortunes of the grandest stage, some incredible goal-getters have still pulled on the white shirt for England. Here are the top goalscorers in the national team’s history, ranked…
Caps: 23
Goals: 29
A lot of Olympic fans want Vivian Woodward brought back to life to help Great Britain win more gold medals – he captained the country to first place at the 1908 Olympics in London and in Stockholm in 1912.
Unfortunately, that’ll never happen, but we can rejoice over the Tottenham and Chelsea legend’s stellar scoring record for England.
Woodward’s strike rate of 1.26 goals per game is the second-highest for an England player.
Caps: 76
Goals: 30
Tom Finney used to pick up British Home Championship winner’s medals for fun during his international career.
The Preston star would pop up with his fair share of goals, too.
Caps: 63
Goals: 30
Shearer sent England fans crazy with his performances at Euro 96 as his side went close but eventually fell short.
He would have netted more than his 30 strikes had he spent more than eight years at international level.
Caps: 33
Goals: 30
It’s a long shot, but ask your grandparents if they remember Nat Lofthouse.
A Bolton legend, the centre forward didn’t earn as many international caps as he should have but made the most of the time he did get.
Caps: 89
Goals: 40
Few players burst onto the scene quite like Michael Owen – Micah Richards aside, maybe.
Owen was a Ballon d’Or winner at 21 but was undeniably hampered by injuries towards the end of his career.
Caps: 57
Goals: 44
Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer, Jimmy Greaves was the bridesmaid to Geoff Hurst’s bride in 1966.
An injury kept Greaves out of the starting XI as the Three Lions emerged victorious. His scoring record remains incredible regardless.
Caps: 80
Goals: 48
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