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seaman
*0Was tipped as England's
first choice goalie after
Peter Shilton retired.
But only secured 9 caps so
far. Played for Peterboro
Birmingham, QPR and then
won the 1990 champions me-
dal with the Gunners.
/
t adams
*1Born in Romford in 1966,
249 appearances for Arse-
nal, he led the gunners
to 2 league championships
Nicknamed eeyore he is a
totally committed
no-nonsense defender and
he is a great influence
on the side.
/
l dixon
*6A once a regular in the
England defence.
/
p merson
*8Has scored 50 goals so far
in 167 matches for the
gunners. Seems to
have curbed his unruly
behaviour and looks set to
become a regular member of
the England team.
Great prospects.
/
a limpar...
*9Swedish international of
great talent. He combined
to great effect with
Tomas Brolin in the 1992
European Championships.
Famed for his short temper
and his dazzling runs.
Scored 4 goals for Arsenal
v Sheffield in 1992.
/
a smith
*10Winner of two champion-
ship medals, his place at
Arsenal has been far from
secure, despite 13 inter-
national appearances.
Scored 157 goals in 402
top matches with Leices-
ter, Arsenal and England.
/
ian wright
*12First Division top
goal scorer in 1992 with
29 goals. But was left out
of the England squad for
the European championship
Born in 1963 in Woolwich
11st 6lb  5ft 11in
143 goals in 309 matches
Played for Greenwich,
Crystal Palace and Arsenal
/
n martyn
*20Born in St Austell in 1966
Nigel became Britain's
most expensive keeper
when he joined The Eagles
from Bristol Rovers in 89
Two England caps so far.
/
?...
*27Club captain and England
midfielder, omitted from
European Championships
despite not being on
losing side in nine
matches under Taylor.
/
chris armstrong
*37Once struggling to get
into Millwall's first team
now a 1m pound goal scorer
creating great stir among
the Palace fans.
/
m robbins
*47Born in Newcastle under
Lyme in dec 1969, the tiny
but talented midfielder
won two cup medals with
Man Utd where he scored 11
goals.
/
p mcgrath
*63Central defender who won
FA Cup medals with United
before surprise move to
Villa in 1989.
Troubled by niggling knee
injury.
55 caps so far for Eire.
/
d saunders
*65Deano is a busy little
player, once England's
costliest, he scores goals
on a regular basis.
He's played for Swansea,
Cardiff, Brighton, Oxford
Derby, Liverpool and Wales
117 goals in all.
/
t daley
*66Born in Birmingham in 1967
flying winger with 193
appearances for Villa. Yet
to establish himself at
international level.
/
?...
*69Born in Mariapousoula
he appeared for West Brom
and Coventry. Now a Villa
international. Scored 140
first class goals in his
career. Great pace. Still
a firm favourite at Villa
/
d yorke
*70Top scorer in 91-92 with
17 goals. Spotted by Villa
while the club was on tour
of Trinidad and Tobago in
1989. Signed same year for
120000.
/
ehiogu
*73Young defender yet to
break into the first team
on a regular basis. Very
tall, plays full back or
centre half, will prove
himself this season, much
to West Brom's displeasure
/
k black?...
*81Tipped as England's
future right back. Produ-
ces great attacking runs
down the right flank.
Was rejected by most top
London clubs because he
was ...too small
/
n clough
*118 Son of you-knwo-you.
Has been the club's top
scorer for five of the
past seven seasons, but
usually plays behind the
Forest strikers. Now
firmly established at
international level.
/
stuart pearce
*82Played for non-league
Wealdstone before joining
Coventry and Forest.
Tipped as a future England
captain, full-back Stuart
has a devastating left
shot and loves to move
forward.
/
d james (grob)
100At 6ft 4 and 14 stones the
England under-21 star is
the schosen successor to
Grobbelaar. Very good at
crosses.
Signed from Watford in
May 1992 for over 1000000
pounds, he has a great
future ahead of him.
David plays the cello and
double bass. His favourite
athlete is Daley Thompson.
Few strikers have ever
managed to lob him...
/
s nicol
*103Brought down from Ayr
by Bob Paisley in 81. Now,
after more than 10 years
at Anfield this stalwart
is probably the most
consistent player in the
squad. Versatile and truly
reliable.
/
m thomas
*104Scored the goal that
stopped Liverpool from
winning the championship
in 1989 and took it to
Highbury.
After 163 matches and 24
goals for Arsenal, he is
now with the merseysiders
/
d hutchison
*107Sprang out of the
shadows in 1992 to set
Anfield alight. It is a
bit depressing in the
reserves so when the
chance came he took it
with gusto. A fine scoring
midfielder.
/
j barnes
*109Born in Jamaica in 1963
played 233 matches for
Watford before joining the
reds in 1987. Despite a
superb club record at An-
field, he never delivered
the goods at international
level.
/
r jones
*110A revelation at Anfield
Speed is his greatest
asset. He can also pass,
tackle and recover the
ball when he loses it.
Looks set to become Eng-
land's number one right
back.
Born in Wrexham in 1971.
/
m wright
*111once the best centre-
back in the country. Good
in the air and powerful
when he comes forward.
Ex- Liverpool captain is
a tremendous fighter.
397 appearances with
Oxford, Southampton, Derby
and England.
/
i molby
*112Signed from Ajax in 84
the Danish international
has become a major part of
the Liverpool midfield.
Surprisingly left out of
Denmark's European cam-
paign in 1992.
/
s mcmann
*114Flies past defenders for
fun. Likes taking on
people and creates a cons-
tant threat on the flanks
Great future ahead of him.
Born in Liverpool in 1972.
/
?..
*116A major influence in
the Liverpool midfield.
44 goals scored so far in
322 appearances (Oct 92)
Followed his father's
footsteps by becoming an
Eire international.
/
grobbie
*100Fantastic character and
still a top class goalie
despite the arrival of
David James. Erratic but
part of the Liverpool
success story.
Born in Durban in 1957.
8 caps for Zimbabwe.
/
p stewart
   118Manchester-born
Stewart cost Spurs 1.7 m
from Man City in 1988.
He was converted from a
striker into a midfielder
and soon won England
recognition. It is as a
midfielder that Liverpool
intends to use their new
capture. Very strong,
fine passer, great in the
air.
/
i rush
*119The best striker Liver-
pool ever had. Still
deadly when fit. His only
quiet time was during a
lean spell in Italy.
Played for Chester, Juven
tus, Liverpool and Wales.
Scored 224 goals at top
level.
/
*120 Won the battle with
Arsenal's David Seaman to
establish himself as Eng-
land's number One. Learned
his trade from the great
Peter Shilton at Forest.
/
c woods
*127Scored the winner for
Wednesday in the 1991
League Cup Final against
Man United. Republic of
Ireland international,
also played for Leeds and
Nottingham Forest.
/
?
*136Joined from Forest in
1991. Possible England
prospect. Scored at
Wembley for Forest in 1990
/
c waddle
*135Scored 46 goals for New-
castle, then 33 for Spurs.
Then had a great spell at
Marseille where he thril-
led the french crowds.
Won 62 caps for England
Other occupation: pop
singer...
/

*140Helped Czechoslovakia
reached the quarter-finals
in the 1990 World Cup.
As a result, QPR bought
him from Sparta Prague in
July 1990 for 625,000
/
r wilkins
*146Former England skipper
who returned to English
football after a highly
successful time with
AC Milan. The gifted play-
maker started his career
at Chelsea before a move
to Old Trafford. Other
spells with Rangers and
Paris St Germain.
/
?
*150Born in Newcastle and
previously with Cambridge
Brentford , he has
won England recognition
and his all-action style
attracts interest from
many top clubs.
/
d peacock
*152Central defender who
joined from Hereford in
1990. steady and reliable.
And what a fine head of
hair.
/
g mabbutt
*161Captained Spurs to a
record 8th FA Cup success
in 1991. A rock-steady
performer in the Tottenham
defence.
16 England caps at Sept 92
/
?
*162Former under-21 defender
signed from Southampton in
1992 for 750,000.
Born in London in 1968.
/
d anderton
*165Although he badly
misses his Portsmouth fans
his career at Spurs looks
rosy.
Admires the likes of
Bryan Robson and Gordon
Strachan and can't wait
to score against Bruce
Grobbelaar...
Darren was born in South-
ampton in 1972 and scored
13 goals in 77 matches.
Though he prefers to play
wide on either flank, he
is equally good in the
middle.
/
g durie
*173Appeared at East Fife,
Hibs, Chelsea (where he
formed a lethal combina-
tion with Kerry Dixon) and
now Spurs where he is
hoping to replace Lineker.
21 caps for Scotland
/
b dean
 189Born in Leeds in 1968,
 giant 3M-rated striker who
 is amongst England's most
 wanted acquisitions.
 Played for Doncaster and
 England.
/
?
 193Championship winner with
 Arsenal in 1989. Won one
 cap for England.
 Born Seaham Harbour 1960.
/
n southall
*200A supremely talented
goal-keeper, dominating
the Everton and Wales
last line for a decade.
Born in Llandudno, star-
ted with Bury.
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p rideout
*203Born in Bournemouth in
1964 Paul started at
Swindon where he scored 39
goals. He went to Villa,
Bari, Southampton, Notts,
Rangers and now hopes to
add to his career total of
104 goals.
/
 208Played for Carlisle,
 Newcastle, Liverpool and
 now Everton. Won two
 championship and one FA
  Cup medals with Liverpool
 before he moved to arch-
 rivals in 1991.
 Still very reliable and
 talented.
/
t cottee
*209At 22 he became Britain's
most expensive player when
Everton bought him from
West Ham for 2.3 million
to secure his goal-scoring
talents.
He then scored a hat-trick
on his debut. Now at 26,
he has played for England
and scored 200 goals. His
stay at Everton was marred
by illness and injury.
/
 210Prolific goal-scorer.
 Scottish international.
 Joined Everton from
 Glasgow Rangers for M1.5
 in 1991. Also played for
 Partick and Celtic, and
 spent some time in France
 with Nantes.
/
babb
 223Versatile midfielder
who signed for 500,000
from Bradford City in 92.
Began his career as an
apprentice at Millwall.
/
ndlovu
*226The bullawayo bullet
has hit the headlines with
some breath-taking goals
in 1992. A regular inter-
national in zimbabwe.
/
s robson
*233Born in Billericay,
educated at Alleyn Court
in Westcliff, had a four
year spell at West Ham
plagued by injury.
Former England under-21
captain.
/
williams
*237Cost 250000 from
Swansea after just one
season in league football.
Won the Rumbelows 1992
Sprint Challenge at
Wembley.
/
wallace
*242Little winger with an
exciting burst of pace and
a real eye for goal.
Injury-prone and a little
inconsistent but on his
day can add extra sparkle
to an attack
/
batty
*243His presence alongside
Gordon Strachan is vital.
Tidies up the defence with
great composure in support
of his midfielders.
Now an England regular.
/
strachan
*246A master midfield sup-
remo. His precise passing
creates many openings.
The scottish dynamo just
seems to get better all
the time. As Leeds captain
he has a great influence
on the team.
/
mcallister
*249Played for Motherwell,
Leicester, Leeds and
Scotland.  Midfield dynamo
combining efectively with
fellow scot Strachan.
/
speed
*250Fine central midfielder
sometimes on the left.
Great runner off the ball
with skill to match.
Destined to become a
superb player.
/
dorigo
*251A good little defender
with great pace. Greatly
improved since his villa
days, likes to come for-
ward. Born in Melbourne
played for Villa, Chelsea
and England (10 caps)
/
rocastle
*255A great buy from Arsenal
Skillful midfielder with
plenty of pace, he's
tricky to stop. Born in
Lewisham in 1967, he had
218 matches with Arsenal
and so far 14 caps for
England.
/
schmeichel
*280Burst on the world scene
in the 1992 European cham-
pionships where he helped
Denmark to a famous vic-
tory. A daunting obstacle
to any opposing forward.
/
pallister
*285Tall central defender
cost more than 2M in 1989.
Still a crucial member of
United's defence.
Intermittent England calls
/
robbo
*286Captain Fantastic is the
inspiration in United's
midfield. Although plagued
by injury throughout his
famous career, Robbo
always leads by example
and still is a major part
of the Old Trafford setup.
197 appearances for West
Brom, 316 for United and
90 for England.
Quite a record!
/
mcclair
*288Born in Airdrie in 1963
played for Motherwell,
Celtic and Man United
where he scored 70 goals
in 193 matches. Played a
major role in United's
recent success.
26 scottish caps by 1992.
/
m hughes
*289Born in Wrexham in 1963
scored 37 goals for United
and won 43 caps for Wales.
Explosive, temperamental
and always compelling.
Won the Cup winners Cup
with United. Had a spell
at Barcelona in 1986.
/
l sharpe
*290Born in Halesowen in
1971. Initially rejected
by Aston Villa and
Birmingham joined Torquay
in 1988. Started at United
as a left back then became
a winger. Gained his
first full cap against
Eire in March 91. First
teenager to win a full cap
since John Barnes in 1983.
Injured in 1992, he now
has recovered and regained
his amazing pace.
/
giggs
*291One of the most exciting
prospects to come out of
Old Trafford since George
Best. Won the League Cup
with United in 1992 and
three caps for Wales.
Born in Cardiff in 1973
/
kanchelskis
*292Flying soviet winger
joined United from Donetsk
in 1990.
Won 23 caps for USSR CIS.
/
p parker
*295Made 153 appearances
for Fulham and 125 at QPR
before joining United.
Now established as a
regular England defender
despite injury problems.
/
cantona
*296Came from Nimes in 1992
and had an immediate
impact on the Elland Road
crowd. Often used as a
substitute his skills are
undeniable.
Average campaign in Sweden
92 but scored a hat-trick
in Charity Shield against
Liverpool. Shock move in
1992 to Old Trafford
/
d beckford
*310Signed from Port Vale
for just under 1M in 1991
where he was top scorer
for his last 3 seasons.
After a spell at Norwich
went to Oldham in 93.
/
m milligan
*312Eire International who
captained Oldham in
the 1990 League Cup final
against Forest. Transfer-
red to Everton but was
unable to command a regu-
lar place. Now back with
the Latics.
/
g sharp
*315Has won all the major
honours during his spell
at Everton for whom he
scored 111 goals in 322
matches. Also appeared for
Dumbarton and Scotland.
/
j fashanu
*328Scored more than 90
goals for the Dons since
he joined them in 1986.
Won an FA Cup winners
medal in 1988.
Brother of former striker
Justin.
/
r earle
*331The club's record
signing at 775,000 from
Port Vale. Scored 14
league goals in his first
season with the Dons and
earned England status.
/
v jones
*336Original member of
Wimbledon's crazy gang.
No-nonsense midfielder
who will win the ball by
hook or by crook.
Born in Watford, played
for Wimbledon, Leeds,
Sheffield Utd and Chelsea
Fined a record L20000 in
1992 for his part in dirty
play video.
/
d holdsworth
*338Had a prolific season
for Brentford in 91-92
scoring 38 goals. Hopes to
repeat this performance
at wimbledon.
/
d beasant
*340Giant goalkeeper who
will be best remembered
for his penalty save
against Aldridge and Li-
verpool in the 1988 FA Cup
Final. His stay at Chelsea
was marred by some
appalling slips in the
1992-93 season.
/
 347The industrious midfield
 player is now an regular
 member of the Eire squad.
 Scored 23 goals in 254
 matches for Southampton,
 Norwich, Chelsea and Eire.
/
r fleck
*348Battling striker who
performed at Partick,
Rangers and more recently
Norwich.
Born in Glasgow in 1965.
Four scottish caps.
/
c allen
*379Much-travelled striker
involved in four 1M trans-
fers. Despite his prolific
strike-rate he never
established himself in the
England side.
/
k curle
*382Born in Bristol in 1963
played for Bristol Rovers,
Torquay, Bristol City,
Reading, Wimbledon and now
Manchester City.  Lively
defender who made a hesi-
tant debut at right-back
for England in 1992.
/
s mcmahaon
*384Played for Everton,
Aston Villa, Liverpool and
now City. Hard-tackling
player adding extra bite
to City's midfield.
Enjoyed most of his suc-
cess at Anfield where he
scored 29 goals.
/
d white
*386Born 1967 in Manchester
12st 9lb   6ft 1in scored
74 goals in 272 matches
for Man City.
/
n quinn
*388Was languishing at
Arsenal before joining
City in 1990 where he
scored 36 goals in 82
matches. A very tall
striker with great skills
on the ground. A regular
in the Eire squad.
/
letissier
*406On his day, one of the
most exciting players in
the league. Former under-
21 star, destined for
full international
recognition.
Scored 60 goals in 173
matches for the Saints.
/
o'brien
*563Yet another Man Utd
reject who could come back
to haunt the red devils.
The 28 year-old dubliner
has stamped his authority
at St James park.
A powerhouse in midfield
who works just in front of
the back four
/
bracewell
*576Gifted midfield player
successfully recovered from
a series of injuries which
threatened his career
while at Goodison Park.
Left Sunderland for New-
castle in 1992
/
a cole
*568long kept in the reserves
at Arsenal, but since
leaving scores one goal
a match on average.
All I wanted was for
George Graham to give me
a chance, but it never
came.  Now he is making
his point with a vengeance
/
 625Played for Tranmere,
 Everton, Villa and now
 Wolves. Sturdy defender
 whose dependability was
 part of Everton's success
 story in the mid-80's.
 Could also steal into the
 box and score vital goals.
/
angell
 650After spells at
 Portsmouth and Derby,
 Brett had the chance to go
 to Blackburn but doubted
 his own ability. So he
 stayed at Roots Hall and
 will try to score another
 20 goals for the blues.
/
a shearer
*746Britain's most expensive
player. Moved from South-
hampton to Blackburn in
July 92 for a record 3.6 m
At 21, his ambition is to
establish himself as a
regular in the England
team.  Scored 43 goals in
158 appearances. Already
a devastating menace at
the heart of Blackburn's
attack.
/
alan wright
*750Highly rated player
who was Dalglish's first
signing, costing 500,000
from Blackpool. Now a mem-
ber of the under-21 squad
/
k gallacher
*756Born in Clydebank in
1966, Kevin is 5ft 8in.
Scored 68 goals in 280
appearances for Dundee Utd
and Coventry.  Quick, skil
ful and incisive, he earn-
ed 12 caps for Scotland.
/
g lesaux
*757left-sided midfielder
made his England debut in
1989. Born in Jersey in 68
Left Chelsea for Rovers
in March 93
/
stuart ripley
*758joined rovers from
middlesbrough for M1.3 in
July 92. Had been with
Boro since 1985.
/
*767One of football's
deadliest strikers, for
Liverpool were he replaced
Italy-bound Ian Rush, for
Eire where he scored eight
goals, and now 22 for
Tranmere who bought him
from Real Sociedad for a
bargain 250000.
/
s pears
*840Highly talented goalie.
On the verge of interna-
tional recognition.
In the country's top six.
/
derek whyte
*848Born in Glasgow in 1968
international class centre
back, he is lightning
quick. 4 caps for Scotland
by October 92.
/
 851Born in Otley in 1967,
 spent his entire playing
 career at the Boro, except
 for a spell on loan at
 Charlton.
 Old-fashioned centre-back
 fully deserving recent
 international recognition.
/
 852Born in Aberdeen in 1966
 played for Aberdeen,
 Watford and Middlesbrough
 International honours
 beckon for this top-class
 play-maker.
/
hoddle
 Played 370 matches for
 Spurs where he won two FA
 Cup medals before joining
 Monaco. Took Swindon to
 the premiership.
 still passing
 the ball nicely and
 scoring goals.
/
ipswich
 925Club captain and former
 player of the year whose
 brother Andy is on the
 books at Arsenal. Played
 for Hartlepool, Derby and
 Shrewsbury before Ipswich
 signed him in 1988 for a
 club record of 300,000.
/
 933Veteran attacking mid-
 fielder who returned to
 Portman Road for a third
 time and played a major
 role in the club's promo-
 tion.
 516 League and interna-
 tional appearances and 154
 goals in his spells with
 Ipswich, Liverpool and
 Middlesbrough.
/
p suckling
*960Was tipped as a future
England goalkeeper until
he conceded 9 goals at
Liverpool. Crystal Palace
then replaced him and
Steve Perryman gave him
another chance to prove
his undeniable qualities.
/
&
 407Profilic goal-scorer
 once rejected by Spurs.
 Went to Reading and then
 Chelsea where he scored
 147 goals.
/
 408Tenacious striker whose
 aggressive style often
 lands him in trouble with
 referees. Helped Blackburn
 with promotion in 1992
 before joining the Saints.
 Also played for Barnsley,
 Darlington, Chelsea, Coven
 try, Liverpool and
 Scotland
/