England Quote by Emile Heskey

I was growing up watching Rooney as an England legend and as one of the top players in England in my lifetime.

— Jordan Pickford

Playing with Wayne Rooney was a dream come true. He's a legend and a role model to me.

— Jadon Sancho

During my time playing for England we had Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes. They were world-class players…

— Jermaine Jenas

Best players I played with? Striker wise, well, I had a great record with Emile Heskey - he would be one of my favourite…

— Michael Owen

I looked up to Rooney and he had played for Everton when he was 16 and I wanted to do the same.

— Ross Barkley

I played with and against so many fantastic players in midfield like Gerrard. I had the opportunity to play with Lampard together at Chelsea.

— Deco

In my years at United, I witnessed some signings who, over their careers, transformed the fortunes of the team. From Eric Cantona, when I…

— Paul Scholes

Gary Neville played a similar position to me. Defensively and offensively, he was a quality player for Manchester United and England. His trophies speak…

— Kieran Trippier

I have played against the big England players - Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Cole. I never like to point out somebody…

— Cafu

I had a fantastic career at Manchester United.

— Mike Phelan

My time in England is where I have felt truly like a footballer, and I have put my name among the best players. I'm…

— Pepe Reina

I didn't see myself playing regularly at right-back for Manchester United or making my England debut in that position.

— Chris Smalling