Since that victory in 1966, led by Sir Bobby Moore and Sir Geoff Hurst, England, one of the traditional juggernauts on the international scene, has eluded any chance of glory.
When Gareth Southgate failed to get the Three Lions over the finish line against Spain in the competition final, it was heartbreaking for England at the 2024 Euros. The setback was exacerbated by the fact that England players and supporters were still reeling from the 2021 finals failure.
Change is in the works as a result of Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England manager following the defeat. Thomas Tuchel, the new manager, will have an abundance of options to choose from in this incredibly talented pool. The top 20 players from England are presented by GIVEMESPORT.
Factors that rank
England’s performances.
current standing for the relevant club.
awards obtained at the club level.
How crucial they have been to the success of their club.
In brief
In recent months, England’s best players have been Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane.
After excelling for Manchester City in 2023–2024, Phil Foden had a difficult time representing England at Euro 2024 and hasn’t had as much of an impact in 2024–2025.
One of the best attacking alternatives available to England right now is Ollie Watkins, who has been playing brilliantly for Aston Villa.
Since that victory in 1966, led by Sir Bobby Moore and Sir Geoff Hurst, England, one of the traditional juggernauts on the international scene, has eluded any chance of glory.
When Gareth Southgate failed to get the Three Lions over the finish line against Spain in the competition final, it was heartbreaking for England at the 2024 Euros. The setback was exacerbated by the fact that England players and supporters were still reeling from the 2021 finals failure.
Change is in the works as a result of Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England manager following the defeat. Thomas Tuchel, the next manager, will have an abundance of options to choose from in this incredibly talented pool. The top 20 players from England are presented by GIVEMESPORT.
Factors that rank
England’s performances.
current standing for the relevant club.
awards obtained at the club level.
How crucial they have been to the success of their club.
The World’s Top 20 English Football Players [Ranked]
Rank
The player
Club
Appearances in England
1.
Kane, Harry
The Bayern Munich
103
2.
Bellingham, Jude
Real Madrid
40
3.
Palmer, Cole
Chelsea
11.
4.
Saka Bukayo
The Arsenal
43
5.
Arnold, Trent Alexander
Liverpool
33
6.
Rice, Declan
The Arsenal
62
7.
Foden, Phil
City of Manchester
43
8.
Watkins, Ollie
Villa Aston
18
9.
Gordon, Anthony
Newcastle United
9.
10.
Stones, John
City of Manchester
83
11.
Guehi Marc
The Crystal Palace
22
12.
Morgan Rogers
Villa Aston
2.
13.
Pickford, Jordan
Everton
73
14.
Solanke, Dominic
Tottenham Hotspur
3.
15.
White, Morgan Gibbs
Forest of Nottingham
2.
16.
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United
2.
17.
Jones, Curtis
Liverpool
2.
18.
Mainoo Kobbie
United Manchester
10.
19.
Madison, James
Tottenham Hotspur
7.
20.
Bowen Jarrod
United West Ham
14
1. Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane
In brief
In recent months, England’s best players have been Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane.
After excelling for Manchester City in 2023–2024, Phil Foden had a difficult time representing England at Euro 2024 and hasn’t had as much of an impact in 2024–2025.
One of the best attacking alternatives available to England right now is Ollie Watkins, who has been playing brilliantly for Aston Villa.
Since that victory in 1966, led by Sir Bobby Moore and Sir Geoff Hurst, England, one of the traditional juggernauts on the international scene, has eluded any chance of glory.
When Gareth Southgate failed to get the Three Lions over the finish line against Spain in the competition final, it was heartbreaking for England at the 2024 Euros. The setback was exacerbated by the fact that England players and supporters were still reeling from the 2021 finals failure.
Change is in the works as a result of Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England manager following the defeat. Thomas Tuchel, the next manager, will have an abundance of options to choose from in this incredibly talented pool. The top 20 players from England are presented by GIVEMESPORT.
Factors that rank
England’s performances.
current standing for the relevant club.
awards obtained at the club level.
How crucial they have been to the success of their club.
The World’s Top 20 English Football Players [Ranked]
Rank
The player
Club
Appearances in England
1.
Kane, Harry
The Bayern Munich
103
2.
Bellingham, Jude
Real Madrid
40
3.
Palmer, Cole
Chelsea
11.
4.
Saka Bukayo
The Arsenal
43
5.
Arnold, Trent Alexander
Liverpool
33
6.
Rice, Declan
The Arsenal
62
7.
Foden, Phil
City of Manchester
43
8.
Watkins, Ollie
Villa Aston
18
9.
Gordon, Anthony
Newcastle United
9.
10.
Stones, John
City of Manchester
83
11.
Guehi Marc
The Crystal Palace
22
12.
Morgan Rogers
Villa Aston
2.
13.
Pickford, Jordan
Everton
73
14.
Solanke, Dominic
Tottenham Hotspur
3.
15.
White, Morgan Gibbs
Forest of Nottingham
2.
16.
Lewis Hall
Newcastle United
2.
17.
Jones, Curtis
Liverpool
2.
18.
Mainoo Kobbie
United Manchester
10.
19.
Madison, James
Tottenham Hotspur
7.
20.
Bowen Jarrod
United West Ham
14
1. Bayern Munich’s Harry Kanevvvv
Few players can match Harry Kane at the top of the rankings, who scored 44 goals and provided 12 assists in 45 games for Bayern Munich in the 2023–24 season. Kane is a reliable goal scorer for both club and country. The former Tottenham Hotspur star, who is endowed with dynamism, can do it all: score goals, play with the ball through the lines, drop deeper, and link up with wide men.
The England centurion has done everything in his power to succeed in the German top flight, even though he may not have been able to win the Bundesliga title. The talismanic center-forward, who is regarded as one of the best British players to have ever played abroad, is essential to the success of both the England National Team and Bayern Munich.
Harry Kane’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
33
Objectives
29
Helps
10.
2. Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid
Many clubs were jealous when Real Madrid paid a high price for the Englishman’s services. Jude Bellingham, who is among the top football players in the world in 2024, has effortlessly broken through his ceiling with the world at his feet.
Having come up through Birmingham City’s youth systems, the team was made fun of when they retired the number 22 when he left, although they had every right to do so because he was playing at his best. An elite-level striker would be happy with his 23 goals and 12 assists from the 2023–24 campaign, but Bellingham was accomplishing it all from midfield without his defensive play deteriorating.
Jude Bellingham’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
35
Objectives
11.
Helps
11.
3. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer
Chelsea’s 2023–2024 situation would have been significantly worse without Cole Palmer. It’s reasonable to conclude that the young player’s risky career-defining move away from Manchester City paid dividends. He used to be on the periphery of Guardiola’s team, but today he is the most trusted person in west London.
The 22-year-old, who is widely considered to be among the Premier League’s top wingers, launched his senior England career in November 2023 with a 2-0 victory over Malta. He made a strong case to play for England in the 2024 Euros, where he scored in the final against Spain, although the England squad unfortunately lost. He did this after recording 27 goals and 15 assists across all competitions in the most recent campaign. With Thomas Tuchel joining the Three Lions, it is certain that he will get more playing time as he continues to score goals with ease.
Cole Palmer’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
30
Objectives
14
Helps
6.
4 Arsenal Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka, who is still second in this year’s Premier League assists table despite a long-term injury, is a popular among Arsenal supporters despite Rio Ferdinand not considering him “world-class.” He has been instrumental in the Gunners’ title-charges over the last two seasons. And that standing extends to the England team.
Saka, who works just as hard as he does, is already a full-fledged England international with 43 caps, and with many more years to go, he might end up holding one of the most appearances in the history of the country. Even if he must currently watch his colleagues from the sidelines, Saka has every reason to be recognised as England’s fourth-best player right now with 20 goals and 14 assists in 2023–24 and an even better start to 24/25.
Statistics for Bukayo Saka in 2024–2025
Games
24
Objectives
9.
Helps
13.
5 Trent Alexander-Liverpool, Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold has had an amazing season for Liverpool as the Reds attempt to contend for the crown this time around, despite having to miss a period of 2023–2024 due to injuries. The Three Lions will benefit greatly from the full-back’s demonstrated ability to defend as well as attack this season.
The incoming England manager, who will want to use one of the most talented England players more than their predecessor did, may find Alexander-Arnold, who is arguably the best right-back in the league and can play a variety of positions, to be a very alluring prospect. This is especially true after he won three Man of the Match awards under Lee Carsley prior to the announcement of Tuchel’s arrival.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
36
Objectives
3.
Helps
7.
Declan Rice Arsenal, number six
One of the first players on Gareth Southgate’s teamsheet for the 2024 Euros, Declan Rice was a cut above the rest and gave an excellent performance. The central midfielder, who scored some crucial goals for Arsenal during the 2023–24 campaign, has improved since joining, even though some people were surprised by the high cost.
Rice’s function for England is essentially the same as it was for the Gunners: to be the glue. The former West Ham United captain has all the makings to be an important member of the England team for some time to come. He is a brilliant tackler with a fantastic engine.
Declan Rice’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
37
Objectives
3.
Helps
8.
7Phil Foden
Manchester City
The fact that Phil Foden won the Premier League Player of the Season title in 2023–2024 is a testament to his excellence under Pep Guardiola. The teenage forward scored 27 goals and assisted his teammates with another 12, making his 23/24 season by far the greatest of his career.
At the young age of 24, Foden is already on the verge of becoming a club icon after winning the Premier League six times. Regretfully, he had some injury issues at the beginning of the 24/25 season, which limited his contribution for both club and nation. His dismal performance for the Three Lions has also caused him to fall down the rankings, though in recent weeks, that form has begun to somewhat improve.
Phil Foden’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
36
Objectives
10.
Helps
6.
Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa, number eight
Ollie Watkins, who has only earned 18 England caps so far, is aiming to be Kane’s backup at the international level. However, he is well-positioned to improve in the years to come, as there will inevitably be opportunities for a striker as talismanic as the Aston Villa star.
The Englishman, who plays with players like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, is considered one of the top strikers in the world of football. His late winner against the Netherlands in the semi-final was one of the most significant goals in recent England history. He finished the season with 27 goals and 13 assists across all competitions. Although his goal-scoring ability has somewhat diminished this season, he is still Kane’s closest opponent for the striker position.
Ollie Watkins’ statistics for 2024–2025
Games
39
Objectives
13.
Helps
11.
9. Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United
Anthony Gordon’s lack of playing time throughout Euro 2024 infuriated a large portion of the English fan base. Despite playing just one minute at the tournament, the 23-year-old’s strong 2024–25 season shows he might be a vital member of Tuchel’s starting lineup.
Gordon is a more direct attacking threat who is always trying to push forward and make things happen, whilst other players in his position bring a playmaking and passing-oriented style to the left flank. Given that Newcastle is only two points outside of the top four, the former Everton player may mean the difference between qualifying for Europe and losing out.
Anthony Gordon’s statistics for 2024–2025
Games
34
Objectives
9.
Helps
6.
John Stones, Manchester City, 10
When John Stones is not playing, Manchester City, a vital component of the most dominant side in club football, appear a little jumbled. The former Everton star is now one of Pep Guardiola’s utility guys, capable of playing in the engine room or throughout the back four.
Stones, who is powerful in both aerial and ground duels, is sure to be England’s first-choice selection in the heart of defence for some time to come. He is also excellent at pulling the strings and keeping the ball moving. Few defenders in the world of football can equal his composure when in control, and his passing range is regarded as one of the greatest.
John Stones’ statistics for 2024–2025
Games
20
Objectives
3.
Helps
2.
11 The Crystal Palace of Marc Guehi
For Crystal Palace, Marc Guehi had a breakthrough season in 2023–2024. Under Oliver Glasner, he frequently played in an intriguing hybrid defender/midfielder role and was a vital member of a Crystal Palace squad that achieved one of their finest Premier League finishes.
He established a solid rapport with the aforementioned Stones during his breakthrough season, which helped him push his way into a starting position in the England squad at the 2024 European Championships. Fans even gave him their own custom chant, which became quite well-liked by the England supporters. Guehi stayed at Crystal Palace despite being involved in a transfer crisis last summer, and he is on track to become one of their greatest players in the Premier League era because he consistently demonstrates leadership and a soothing presence.
Stats for Marc Guehi in 2024–2025
Games
33
Objectives
3.
Helps
2.
Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa, 12
One of the most recent players to receive a well-earned England call-up is Morgan Rogers, whose ascent at Aston Villa has been nothing short of extraordinary. When called upon, the youthful attacking midfielder and second striker never fails to produce. Most recently, he showed off his skills by helping Villa defeat Manchester City 2-0.
His reputation has undoubtedly improved this season, and although there was intense rivalry for a starting position in the 10 before the season began, the 22-year-old may quickly establish himself as Cole Palmer’s main backup if he can stay healthy.
The 2024–2025 Morgan Rogers Stats
Games
39
Objectives
Twelve
Helps
6.
Jordan Pickford Everton, 13
Jordan Pickford was considered a key member of the Three Lions for many years, yet he was untrustworthy at Everton. Nevertheless, the goalie refuted those allegations in the 2023–24 season, recording 13 Premier League clean sheets—a record only surpassed by David Raya of Arsenal.
Under Sean Dyche and now David Moyes, the goalie’s skills have been evident this season. He has great reflexes and distribution and isn’t scared to order his defenders about. Currently thirty years old, the seasoned goalie is a sure starter for England and is perhaps one of the best to have ever stood in goal for the Three Lions.
Stats for Jordan Pickford in 2024–2025
Games
29
Sheets of cleanliness
10.
Goals given up
36
14
Solanke, Dominic
Tottenham Hotspur
In recent seasons, Dominic Solanke has emerged as one of England’s most productive strikers. After being selected by Jose Mourinho for international success in 2014 while the two were at Chelsea, he has long been predicted to succeed, and the Cobham academy graduate is now reaching his full potential.
He may be the long-term replacement for the player at the top of this list after his outstanding performances for Bournemouth led to a high-profile transfer to Tottenham. Carsley chose him for the October international team based on his Spurs play, and he made his first appearance against Greece in seven years. Under Ange Postecoglou, Solanke has developed into a selfless, diligent forward, which has brought out the best in Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski, despite the fact that goals haven’t been coming in at their typical pace.
Dominic Solanke’s stats for 24/25
Games
29
Objectives
11.
Helps
6.
15. Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White Forest
Morgan Gibbs-White has been the mastermind behind some outstanding attacking displays this season on the banks of the River Tyne, despite being understated but crucial to Nottingham Forest’s comeback under Nuno Espirito Santo. It is more and more likely that his performances in the number 10 shirt will secure his team a spot at the European Championship table, as he has contributed 10 goals in 25 matches thus far.
His location appears to be the sole drawback. Given that “MGW” shares a space with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers, it is unclear if Tuchel has him in his future plans. He merits consideration based solely on his abilities.
Stats for Morgan Gibbs-White’s 24/25
Games
25
Objectives
5.
Helps
5.
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