Getting to play for England is a dream of many English supporters and Professionals alike. Winning your first cap for your country is often the highlight of a career, so imagine the feeling of being able to do that more than any other player.
England’s most capped player is Peter Shilton who played for England as a Goalkeeper and won 125 Caps
England Players Who Have Won More Than 100 Caps
As you will see all of the players have now retired, but during their England Careers they played over 100 games for England, under many different Managers and at many different tournaments.
| Player | Caps | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shilton | 125 | Goalkeeper | Retired |
| Wayne Rooney | 120 | Forward | Retired |
| David Beckham | 115 | Midfield | Retired |
| Steven Gerrard | 114 | Midfield | Retired |
| Bobby Moore | 108 | Defender | Retired |
| Ashley Cole | 107 | Defender | Retired |
| Bobby Charlton | 106 | Forward | Retired |
| Frank Lampard | 106 | Midfield | Retired |
| Billy Wright | 105 | Defender | Retired |
Peter Shilton Won 125 Caps For England
Peter Shilton is England’s most capped player with 125 Caps and his football career spanned over 30 years.
Peter Shilton represented England at five major tournaments, the World Cup Finals in 1982, 1986 and 1990 at the Euros in 1980 and 1988. He was selected as England Captain 15 times.
He made his senior international debut for England against East Germany in November 1970.
He won his final cap for England against Italy in the World Cup Finals 3/4 place play off on 7 July 1990
Shilton did not make his World Cup finals debut until the age of 32, but he played in 17 finals matches and shares the record of 10 clean sheets in World Cup finals matches with French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.
Wayne Rooney Won 120 Caps For England
With 53 goals in 120 international caps, Wayne Rooney is England’s all-time record goalscorer, youngest goalscorer, most capped out-field player and second most-capped player, behind Peter Shilton
Wayne Rooney represented England at the World Cup Finals in 2006, 2010 and 2014 and at the Euros in 2004, 2012 & 2016 and was selected as England Captain 23 times.
Rooney made his senior international debut for England against Australia at Upton Park on February 2003 aged 17 and is England’s youngest ever goalscorer and England’s all time record goal scorer.
He played at Euro 2004 and scored four goals, briefly becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the European Championships.
He has won the England Player of the Year award four times, in 2008, 2009, 2014, and 2015. He won his final cap on 15 November 2018.
David Beckham Won 115 Caps For England
David Beckham played for England in Midfield and scored 17 goals in 115 international caps. He captained England 59 times.
David Beckham represented England at the World Cup Finals in 1998, 2002, and 2006 and at the Euros in 2000 and 2004 and was selected as England Captain 59 times.
He made his senior international debut for England against Moldova on 1st September 1996
He won his final cap for England against Belarus on 14 October 2009
For me, one of his most memorable England highlights was Beckham’s stoppage time 30-yard curling free-kick against Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifying game in October 2001. That goal ensured England qualified for the 2002 World Cup Finals
Steven Gerrard Won 114 Caps For England
Steven Gerrard played for England in Midfield and scored 21 goals in 114 international caps. He captained England 38 times.
Steve Gerrard represented England at the World Cup Finals in 2006, 2010 and 2014 and at the Euros in 2000, 2004 and 2012 and was selected as England Captain 38 times.
He made his senior international debut against Ukraine on 31 May 2000.
He won his final cap against Costa Rica on 24 June 2014
He scored his first international goal in the famous 5–1 victory over Germany in a 2002 World Cup qualifier in September 2001, and while England qualified for the finals, Gerrard was forced to pull out of the squad due to injury.
Bobby Moore Won 108 Caps For England
Bobby Moore played for England as a Defender and scored 17 goals in 108 international caps. He captained England 90 times, most famously as a World Cup Winner in 1966
Bobby Moore represented England at the World Cup Finals in 1962, 1966 & 1970 and at the Euros in 1968 and was selected as England Captain 90 times
He made his senior international debut for England against Peru on 20 May 1962
He won his final cap for England against Italy on 14 November 1973
Ashley Cole Won 107 Caps For England
Ashley Cole played for England as a Defender and scored 17 goals in 107 international caps for England
Ashley Cole represented England at the World Cup in 2002, 2006 & 2010 and at the Euros in 2004 & 2012. He has played in more World Cup & Euro Finals than any other England Player
He made his senior international debut for England against Albania on 28 March 2001
He won his final cap for England against Denmark on 5 March 2014
Bobby Charlton Won 106 Caps For England
Bobby Charlton played for England as a Forward and scored 17 goals in 106 international caps. He captained England 3 times.
Bobby Charlton represented England at World Cups in 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970 and was selected as England Captain 3 times.
He made his senior international debut for England against Scotland on 19 April 1958
He won his final cap for England against West Germany on 14 June 1970
Frank Lampard Won 106 Caps For England
Frank Lampard played for England as a midfielder and scored 17 goals in 106 international caps. He captained England 8 times.
Frank Lampard represented England at World Cups in 2006, 2010 & 2014 and at the Euros in 2004
He made his senior international debut for England against Belgium on 10 October 1999
He won his final cap for England against Costa Rica on 24 June 2014
Billy Wright Won 106 Caps For England
Billy Wright played for England as a Defender and scored 17 goals in 105 international caps. He captained England 90 times.
He made his senior international debut for England against Ireland on 28 September 1946
He won his final cap for England against United States on 28 May 1969
Most capped England Players who are still playing
Breaking in to England’s most capped 100 club is a huge achievement, as we can see from the data above not many players manage to do it.
But who from the current crop of players has the best chance of getting to 100 Caps.
Here are the most capped England players who are currently still playing
| Player | Caps | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem Sterling | 56 | Forward | Man City |
| Jordan Henderson | 55 | Midfield | Liverpool |
| Kyle Walker | 48 | Defender | Man City |
| Harry Kane | 45 | Forward | Tottenham |
| Eric Dier | 40 | Midfield | Tottenham |
| John Stones | 39 | Defender | Man City |
| Marcus Rashford | 38 | Forward | Man Utd |
| Deli Ali | 37 | Forward | Tottenham |
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 35 | Midfield | Liverpool |
| Ross Barkley | 33 | Midfield | Chelsea |
These players have a long way to go to break in to the 100 Club and join some of the very best not only in England but also in Football history.
Sources: Wiki, FIFA, England Football Online