No.3: Michael Owen scores THAT goal against Argentina
Michael Owen's brilliant solo goal against Argentina at World Cup 1998 is one of most memorable in England's history and it was the moment when Liverpool's 18-year-old striker burst beyond the boundaries of the Premier League and onto the global stage.
"That goal definitely changed my life,” Owen told twentyfour7 Magazine following his retirement.
After a brilliant debut season with Liverpool, Owen was selected in Glenn Hoddle's squad for France 1998 as back-up to strike duo Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham.
He came off the bench in a group game against Romania to become the nation's youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer and subsequently forced his way into the starting XI.
Then, in the Round of 16 tie against old adversaries Argentina, a superstar was born.
With 16 minutes on the clock, having already won a penalty to level the scores at 1-1, Owen collected a pass from David Beckham in the centre-circle, raced past Jose Chamot and his attempted foul, pushed the ball away from Roberto Ayala on the edge of the box and clipped a brilliant finish across advancing goalkeeper Carlos Roa.
"It announced me to the world of football," said Owen.
England would go onto lose the match on a penalty shootout, while Owen would go on to win the 2001 treble with Liverpool and the Ballon d'Or.