Who is the best defender in England national team history?

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From the commanding Bobby Moore to the immovable Rio Ferdinand, England has been blessed with exceptional defenders. Who is the greatest in Three Lions history?

Bobby Moore - ranking option ranked #1

Bobby Moore

England's greatest ever captain who lifted the 1966 World Cup trophy with matchless elegance and composure.

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Rio Ferdinand - ranking option ranked #2

Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United's commanding center back whose composure on the ball set the template for modern defenders.

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John Terry - ranking option ranked #3

John Terry

Chelsea's fierce and commanding center back who was England's most dominant defender of the 2000s.

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Ashley Cole - ranking option ranked #4

Ashley Cole

Arsenal and Chelsea's relentless left back, widely considered the best in the world at his position in the 2000s.

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Sol Campbell - ranking option ranked #5

Sol Campbell

Arsenal and Spurs' imposing center back who was a mainstay of England's defense at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups.

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Terry Butcher - ranking option ranked #6

Terry Butcher

England's indomitable center back whose bloodied head-bandaged image from the 1989 Sweden qualifier became iconic.

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Stuart Pearce - ranking option ranked #7

Stuart Pearce

England's passionate left back known for his thunderous shooting and redemption penalty against Spain at Euro 96.

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Gary Neville - ranking option ranked #8

Gary Neville

Manchester United's tenacious right back who formed a superb partnership with Beckham and made 85 England appearances.

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Emlyn Hughes - ranking option ranked #9

Emlyn Hughes

Liverpool's energetic captain who led England through the 1970s and was nicknamed 'Crazy Horse' for his all-action style.

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Kyle Walker - ranking option ranked #10

Kyle Walker

Manchester City's dynamic right back who excels at both defense and attack and played at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

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Mark Wright - ranking option ranked #11

Mark Wright

Liverpool center back who shone for England at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, impressing with a sweeper role.

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