Peter Shilton

Astonishingly continued his playing career up until the age of 47, Shilton's 1,000th Football League game being the match between Leyton Orient and Brighton & Hove Albion in December 1996. He played his 1,005th and final match in January 1997.

Became Bolton Wanderers oldest ever player when he appeared in their play-off semi final defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1995 at the age of 46.

And then, in the 1990 World Cup, more questions were asked of 40-year-old Shilton when, in the semi-final against West Germany, England went behind to a deflected free-kick that sailed over Shilton's head. Also, in the penalty shootout that ensued, Shilton decided to wait for every West German penalty to be struck before reacting to them. After England lost the shootout, some suggested that, had he speculated, he would have stood a better chance of making a save. These criticisms, however, should not be allowed to obscure the fact that he was widely accepted as one of world football's most outstanding goalkeepers for many years.

The 1990 World Cup marked the end of a very long England career in which he had accumulated 125 caps, more than any other player.

Some blamed him for Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, when the short Argentinian managed to jump high and punch the ball past Shilton and into the net.

Peter Shilton showed great promise as a goalkeeper from an early age. He replaced World Cup winner Gordon Banks in goal for Leicester City when he was just aged 17. For most of the 1970s his main rival for the position of England goalkeeper was Ray Clemence, but the appointment of Bobby Robson as England coach in 1982 meant that Shilton became the automatic choice as England goalie every time. Despite his obvious qualities, though, Shilton had his critics.

Played for Leicester City (1966-1974), Stoke City (1974-1977), Nottingham Forest (1977-1982), Southampton (1982-1987), Derby County (1987-1992), Plymouth Argyle (1992-1995) (player/manager), Wimbledon (1995), Bolton Wanderers (1995), Coventry City (1995-1996), West Ham United (1996), and Leyton Orient (1996-1997).