Every Premier League club’s most-capped England man of all time features World Cup winners

Thanks to the rather questionable process that led to Qatar hosting a World Cup and the subsequent decision to hold the competition in winter, we’ve had to put up with never-ending transfer sagas and intense analysis on pre-season training methods this summer instead of watching the greatest cup competition on the planet. At least we’ve had the rather excellent Women’s Euros to focus on.

If the World Cup was on, Raheem Sterling’s move to Chelsea may not have happened yet and he would’ve made a few more England appearances as a Manchester City player, seeing him overtake Joe Hart as the club’s most-capped Englishman of all-time. Here’s a list of every Premier League side’s top ranking Three Lion.

Arsenal: Kenny Sansom

England’s 12th most-capped man won 77 of his 86 England caps whilst playing for Arsenal, with Kenny Sansom edging out former Highbury hero David Seaman for top spot. Legendary Gunners skipper Tony Adams’ total of 66 puts him in third out of 68 players.

Aston Villa: Gareth Southgate

Bournemouth: Callum Wilson

Bournemouth didn’t have an active England international until 2018, when Lewis Cook made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Italy. Cook remains a one-cap wonder, leaving former Cherries team-mate Callum Wilson in top spot with four.

Brentford: Billy Scott and Leslie Smith

Brighton: Steve Foster

Before Lewis Dunk earned his first and only England cap in 2018, no Brighton player had lined up for the Three Lions in over 36 years. Former centre-half Steve Foster was the last man, making three appearances for his country, including one at the 1982 World Cup.

Chelsea: Frank Lampard

Sterling certainly won’t be topping the Chelsea rankings, unless he can muster another 105 appearances for the national team during