But who makes the ultimate XI of players who did exactly that? Let’s take a look at some of the very best England Owls.
5. LB - Andy Hinchcliffe
Despite the best days of his career being behind him by the time he signed for Wednesday in 1998 and earned two of his seven caps while an Owl. Missed out on selection for the 1998 World Cup in France. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
6. RM - Fred Kean
A right-half when such positions existed, Owls legend Kean played 230 matches for Wednesday between 1920-28, earning seven England caps along the way. Captained the Three Lions on one occasion, against Luxembourg in 1927. Photo: A. Hudson
7. CM - Carlton Palmer
Another Wednesday icon, Palmer collected all 18 of his England caps while a Wednesday player. A battling midfielder who's selection unfairly came to epitomise the efforts of Graham Taylor, he played over 200 times for the Owls across two spells. Photo: Simon Bruty
8. LM - Fred Spiksley
Perhaps best known by football historians for his role in innovating football tactics after his retirement, Spiksley played seven times for England during his 12-year Wednesday career, which ran from 1891-1903. He scored seven international goals. Photo: JPIMedia