England’s 10 most capped goalkeepers

England’s 10 most capped goalkeepers

Peter Bonetti died on Sunday at the age of 78 and will be remembered as a fine goalkeeper – one that deserved far more than seven England caps.

The Chelsea great would have made many more appearances for the Three Lions had he not have been vying with World Cup-winning keeper Gordon Banks for a starting berth.

Here, the PA news agency lists the 10 most capped goalkeepers in England history.

10) Harry Hibbs (25 caps)

The Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with Harry Hibbs before England v Scotland at Wembley in 1930
The Duke of Gloucester shakes hands with Harry Hibbs before England v Scotland at Wembley in 1930 (PA)

9) Ron Springett (33 caps)

Ron Springett collects his World Cup medal from Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Ron Springett collects his World Cup medal from Prime Minister Gordon Brown (John Ferguson/Daily Mirror/PA)

8) Paul Robinson (41 caps)

Paul Robinson played for England at the 2006 World Cup
Paul Robinson played for England at the 2006 World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)

7) Chris Woods (43 caps)

Chris Woods was a regular part of Sir Bobby Robson's England set-up
Chris Woods was a regular part of Sir Bobby Robson’s England set-up (PA)

6) David James (53 caps)

David James represented England at World Cup in South Africa
David James represented England at World Cup in South Africa (Martin Rickett/PA)

5) Ray Clemence (61 caps)

Ray Clemence was England goalkeeping coach for a period
Ray Clemence was England goalkeeping coach for a period (Rui Vieira/PA)

4) Gordon Banks (73 caps)

Gordon Banks was England's No.1 in 1966
Gordon Banks was England’s No.1 in 1966 (PA)

2=) David Seaman (75 caps)

David Seaman celebrates saving a penalty from Scotland’s Gary McAllister at Euro 96
David Seaman celebrates saving a penalty from Scotland’s Gary McAllister at Euro 96 (Sean Dempsey/PA)

2=) Joe Hart (75 caps)

England goalkeeper Joe Hart at Euro 2012
England goalkeeper Joe Hart at Euro 2012 (Owen Humphreys/PA)

1) Peter Shilton (125 caps)

Peter Shilton made his England debut against East Germany in 1970
Peter Shilton made his England debut against East Germany in 1970 (PA)

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