Player	Team, Age, Caps
1-David Seaman	(Arsenal) Born: 19.9.63 Caps: 68 Goals: 0
The squad's most senior player by age and caps, the pony-tailed Seaman has returned to the squad after overcoming a shoulder injury that ruled him out from September to February. Remembered for his penalty saves at Euro 96 and a vital early block in England's 5-1 over Germany. Although his reflexes are not as sharp as they once were, still probably England's best keeper.
22-David James	(West Ham United) Born: 1.8.70 Caps: 8 Goals: 0
Made his name with Watford before a move to Liverpool, with whom he won the 1995 League Cup, but went three years without a call-up between an England debut in 1997 against Mexico and return against Italy in 2000. Famous for exotic, dyed hairstyles, James is probably England's best shot-stopper.
13-Nigel Martyn	(Leeds United). Born: 11.8.66 Caps: 22 Goals: 0
In Seaman's shadow, has just 20 caps since a debut 10 years ago against the CIS in Moscow. Criticized after England's Euro 2000 exit to Romania, a 3-2 defeat, but he made some key saves in the final qualifier against Greece. England's first million-pound goalkeeper when joining Crystal Palace from Bristol Rovers in 1989.
Player	Team, Age, Caps
3-Ashley Cole	(Arsenal) Born: 20.12.80 Caps: 8 Goals: 0
Brought into the squad by Eriksson, he has established himself as England's first-choice left-back with the same speed with which he managed the feat at Arsenal last season. A tenacious tackler, his ability to attack down the flank is particularly valued.
6-Sol Campbell	(Arsenal) Born: 18.9.74 Caps: 45 Goals: 0
Twice an England captain, he will form the central defensive partnership with Rio Ferdinand. Strong in the tackle and agile moving forward, Campbell became a hate figure for half of north London when he joined rival Arsenal last year after captaining Tottenham Hotspur.
5-Rio Ferdinand	(Leeds United) Born: 7.11.78 Caps: 21 Goals: 0
Groomed by Harry Redknapp at West Ham United, he made his England debut against Cameroon in 1997 just eight days after turning 19, but was dropped for Euro 2000. Joined Leeds in November 2000 for 18.0 million pounds, then a British transfer record and world record for a defender.
16-Gareth Southgate	(Middlesbrough) Born: 3.9.70 Caps: 48 Goals: 1
Made the breakthrough in 1995, when he joined Aston Villa from Crystal Palace and started his England career against Portugal. A League Cup winner with Villa in 1996, he has kept his England squad place despite Boro's poor season. Has learnt to cope with the ignominy of missing the vital penalty in the shootout that allowed Germany to win the Euro 96 semifinal.
14-Wayne Bridge	(Southampton) Born: 5.8.80 Caps: 4 Goals: 0
A member of the Under-21 squad which reached this summer's European championships, he made a convincing senior debut in February against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Midfielder turned solid defender, his real strength is attacking down the left flank.
15-Martin Keown	(Arsenal). Born: 24.7.66 Caps: 42 Goals: 2
Experienced hand available for steadying Eriksson's relatively youthful rearguard, Keown has won major domestic and European honours at club level and can look back at a 10-year international career. A setter of off-side traps, his key strength is a combative style.
2-Danny Mills	(Leeds United) Born: 18-05-77 Caps: 6 Goals: 0
Competitive, pacy right-back whose place is the squad was assured when Gary Neville was ruled out through injury. Disciplinary record is poor at Leeds and his tendency to lose his cool when provoked has meant him missing several important games this season due to suspension. At his best Mills is a tough-tackling defender who can bomb down the flanks to great effect. Also possesses a powerful shot.
12-Wes Brown	(Manchester United) Born: 13-10-79 Caps: 5 Goals: 0
Precocious talent who effectively got the nod over United team mate Phil Neville when he was named in Eriksson's 23 despite an injury-ravaged season. Can play either in the center of defense or at right-back and is strong in the air. Has shown a lack of match sharpness in recent games for club and country, though, and needs to work on his fitness.
Player	Team, Age, Caps
8-Paul Scholes	(Manchester United) Born: 16.11.74 Caps: 43 Goals: 13
A great all-rounder, he can pass forward with vision, hold the line in midfield and score goals to boot. A key figure in United's dominance of English football, his one major disappointment was missing the 1999 European Cup final through suspension.
7-David Beckham	(Manchester United) Born: 2.5.75 Caps: 49 Goals: 6
Having won everything at club level with United, is now seeking glory with England after becoming captain under Peter Taylor in November 2000. His free-kick equaliser in injury time against Greece sealed England's place in the finals. Off the pitch, is a major national celebrity with Spice Girls wife, Victoria.
23-Kieron Dyer	(Newcastle United) Born: 29.12.78 Caps: 9 Goals: 0
Could occupy the problem left-side position. Sparkling form after a 10-month layoff with shin trouble was cut short by a new injury in late January. Eriksson will be counting on his pace and ability to get past opponents.
21-Nicky Butt	(Manchester United) Born: 21.1.75 Caps: 18 Goals: 0
At international level, as at club level, has always paid the price for the intense competition for a first-team place. Tenacious and tireless, he may take over the holding role of the injured Gerrard.
19-Joe Cole	(West Ham United) Born: 8.11.81 Caps: 5 Goals: 0
Potentially, England's most exciting midfielder since Paul Gascoigne. His passing and trickery on the ball make him special, though his finishing is not.
4-Trevor Sinclair	(West Ham United) Born: 2.3.73 Caps: 4 Goals: 0
Called up as late replacement for Liverpool's Danny Murphy who broke a foot in training at a pre-World Cup training camp in South Korea. Made his debut against Sweden last year but has been a fringe player since. Capable of spectacular goals.
18-Owen Hargreaves	(Bayern Munich) Born: 20.1.81 Caps: 5 Goals: 0
Energetic Canadian-born player who can play as a wing-back or in the center of midfield. First capped last August against the Netherlands, his direct style, pace and strong tackling make him an ideal squad member. With Steven Gerrard out injured, Hargreaves has run into form at the right time and could force his way into England's starting line-up for its first World Cup game against Sweden.
Player	Team, Age, Caps
10-Michael Owen	(Liverpool) Born: 14.12.79 Caps: 35 Goals: 16
His pace and shooting accuracy with either foot have made him one of the deadliest forwards in world football. His wonder goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup came shortly after he had become the youngest England player of the 20th century, against Chile, aged 18. His hat-trick in the historic 5-1 win over Germany during qualifying was another milestone. Voted European Footballer of the Year in December.
11-Emile Heskey	(Liverpool) Born: 11.1.78 Caps: 23 Goals: 3
Any doubts over his abilities were silenced last year when he helped Liverpool in its five-trophy haul and played a vital part in England reaching the finals. His powerful, physical presence in the final third of the pitch makes him an ideal foil for teammate Owen.
9-Robbie Fowler	(Leeds United) Born: 9.4.75 Caps: 24 Goals: 6
A natural goalscorer and colourful character, Fowler left his beloved Liverpool in November in search of first-team football and a place in the England squad, having helped secure the latter with his killer goal as a substitute against Albania in a 2-0 win.
17-Teddy Sheringham	(Tottenham Hotspur) Born: 2.4.66 Caps: 46 Goals: 11
English football's most dangerous substitute, having come on to score in the FA Cup final and, more famously, in the European Cup final in 1999, as United won the Treble. He did the same for England in the final qualifier against Greece with his first touch. Good club season on his return to Spurs.
20-Darius Vassell	(Aston Villa) Born: 13.6.80 Caps: 4 Goals: 2
Helped England's Under-21s reach the European championship finals and was rewarded with a debut against the Netherlands in February -- which he marked with an acrobatic equalizer in a 1-1 draw. Good balls skills and real pace.