Who is the Best All-Around Player England Has Ever Produced?

[Vienna_70]

Gazza for me.

Gascoigne wasn’t an all-rounder.

A brilliant attacking midfielder, but nothing more.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Colin Bell and Paul Lake would’ve been but for career ending injuries.

 

[SebastianBlue]

errr...well for an all rounder... I hate to say it, but....Alan Ball. He was all over the pitch, could do everything, watch the 66 final again and watch ball, he did get man of the match, but people seem to forget that

Go to your room and think about your choices!

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Kyle Walker for me, can play in defence, and goal!

 

[BlueHammer85]

I did think Bryan Robson.but couldn't stomach building an argument for him.ditto Steven Gerrard.

I think a lot of people are not mentioning Gerrard for the same reason.

He truly was a great all round player.

 

[bennyboy]

I don't like saying this but have to give the lad his due. He may not be the best most versatile but he should be in the conversation.

A sub for us in most of our big games.Nasri was our preferred option in the big games.

 

[better dead than red]

A sub for us in most of our big games.Nasri was our preferred option in the big games.

That wasn't the question. As for versatility, Milner could essentially play anywhere on the pitch. Yes. He was considerably better at some than others but you could put him anywhere because of his work rate. I'm certain his lung capacity and heart's ability to pump blood is beyond even most professional athletes. Him running at a decent pace, constantly, helped his versatility.

 

[dennishasdoneit]

As blues we will say colin bell but he wouldnt be first choice for a Lot of other fans

Unfortunately Rooney, the granny shagging fat headed fucker , would be up there. He coulda played centre back and done well.
Wish he’d come city. Id never have truly taken to him but he was top drawer

Not sure if Rooney could ever play centre half tbh.timing of tackles and precise reading of the game and a cool head are surely required..?

Bell,by all accounts covered every blade grass,had outstanding stamina and could tackle head and dribble to a high standard this together with his goal scoring ,passing range with either foot ,outstanding professional approach to the game marks him as a better all rounder than Rooney.

Also Bell,at 18 years old was captain of Bury,albeit in the lower divisions,respected by his older team mates ,and highly influential,so much so that as soon as he left for City,Bury were relegated..

When I think off all rounders Rooney doesn't spring to mind

 

[dennishasdoneit]

I think a lot of people are not mentioning Gerrard for the same reason.

He truly was a great all round player.

1st saw him as a teenager midweek on the tv playing right back for Liverpool in Europe.
On the sat he was at Maine rd playing left back v City...
A true all rounder with the ability to galvanize a whole team as he proved again and again.

 

[Bluesince1979]

Not sure if Rooney could ever play centre half tbh.timing of tackles and precise reading of the game and a cool head are surely required..?

Bell,by all accounts covered every blade grass,had outstanding stamina and could tackle head and dribble to a high standard this together with his goal scoring ,passing range with either foot ,outstanding professional approach to the game marks him as a better all rounder than Rooney.

Also Bell,at 18 years old was captain of Bury,albeit in the lower divisions,respected by his older team mates ,and highly influential,so much so that as soon as he left for City,Bury were relegated..

When I think off all rounders Rooney doesn't spring to mind

All about opinions and i think rooney (the twat) was top notch who with coaching would adapt to any position