As England look ahead to Euro 2028 on home soil, we've compiled a list of the last ten number 9's to represent the Three Lions at major tournaments.
Thomas Tuchel's side came agonisingly close to reaching a first World Cup final in more than 60 years last week, with Anthony Gordon firing them into the lead against Argentina.
Ultimately though it was heartbreak once again for the Three Lions, and attentions now turn to the European Championships in the summer of 2028.
While England have a lot to look forward to in terms of emerging talents in the years to come, a dearth of up-and-coming strikers has been earmarked as an area for concern going forward.
While England are blessed with a wealth of young talent, very few of them fit the mold of a traditional number 9 in the vein of current captain and talisman Harry Kane.
This is made all the more strange by the host of talented out-and-out strikers that have represented England over the years.
In addition to Kane, the likes of Wayne Rooney, Robbie Fowler and Alan Shearer have donned the number 9 shirt for their country - but who joins them on our list?
Read on to find out.
Most recent England number 9's at major tournaments
- Harry Kane
- Daniel Sturridge
- Andy Carroll
- Peter Crouch
- Wayne Rooney
- Robbie Fowler
- Alan Shearer
- Nigel Clough
- Peter Beardsley
- Mark Hateley
