Recurring villains, 454 debutants and 14 prime ministers – hitting England’s 60-year tally

Since England beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time in the 1966 final, 454 players have made their England debut.

The first was John Hollins, who became England’s 847th men’s international in a 2-0 friendly win over Spain at Wembley in May 1967. The most recent is Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha, the 1,300th player to represent England, making his debut in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in June.

At the World Cup, 161 different players have represented England since 1970, from members of Alf Ramsey’s winning squads to the latest generation falling painfully short.

No fewer than 15 permanent England managers have attempted to emulate Ramsey’s feat.

Ron Greenwood, Bobby Robson, Glenn Hoddle, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello, Gareth Southgate and Tuchel lead England to the World Cup, each hoping to end the wait.

Only seven have captained England at a World Cup since 1966 – Moore, who returned in 1970, Mick Mills, Bryan Robson, Alan Shearer, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Harry Kane.