Who is the best number 9 in England national team history?

England's deadliest center-forwards over the decades — from war-era target men to record-breaking modern marksmen. Who's the king of the box?

1. 1
   Alan Shearer

   Premier League's all-time top scorer and Euro '96 Golden Boot winner, England's iconic #9.
2. 2
   Bobby Charlton

   1966 World Cup winner and 1966 Ballon d'Or winner, England's record scorer until Rooney.
3. 3
   Gary Lineker

   1986 World Cup Golden Boot winner and one of England's most lethal strikers.
4. 4
   Geoff Hurst

   1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero and one of England's most celebrated strikers.
5. 5
   Jimmy Greaves

   Tottenham scoring machine and one of the most prolific finishers in English history.
6. 6
   Harry Kane

   England's all-time top scorer and current Bayern Munich striker, modern #9 par excellence.
7. 7
   Nat Lofthouse

   'The Lion of Vienna' and Bolton legend who terrorized defences in the 1950s.
8. 8
   Tommy Lawton

   Pre-WWII Everton and Chelsea striker, a clinical heading specialist for England.
9. 9
   Michael Owen

   2001 Ballon d'Or winner and Liverpool sharpshooter who scored at the 1998 World Cup as a teen.
10. 10
    Roger Hunt

    1966 World Cup winner and Liverpool legend who started ahead of Greaves in the final.
11. 11
    Wayne Rooney

    Former England all-time top scorer, prolific from boyhood through Manchester United stardom.
12. 12
    Andy Cole

    Five-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, classic #9 finisher.
13. 13
    Peter Crouch

    Towering target man beloved for his goal celebrations and impressive scoring rate.

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