Des Walker, Albert Quixall, Carlton Palmer and Harry Crenshaw all played for England while at Sheffield WednesdayDes Walker, Albert Quixall, Carlton Palmer and Harry Crenshaw all played for England while at Sheffield Wednesday
Des Walker, Albert Quixall, Carlton Palmer and Harry Crenshaw all played for England while at Sheffield Wednesday

England's 1000th game: Our ultimate all-Sheffield Wednesday Three Lions XI

England take on Montenegro this evening in what will be their 1,000th match of all-time. Sheffield Wednesday players have stamped their mark on the history of the Three Lions, with no fewer than 43 having been capped by England while at the club.
By Alex Miller
Published 14th Nov 2019, 06:00 BST
Updated 14th Nov 2019, 06:00 BST

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.

Legendary goalkeeper Springett earned more England caps while at Wednesday than any other player, featuring in no fewer than 33 matches from 1959-66. Together with Peter Bonetti he acted as Gordon Banks' deputy during the 1966 World Cup win. Played 345 times for Wednesday across nine years.

1. GK - Ron Springett

Legendary goalkeeper Springett earned more England caps while at Wednesday than any other player, featuring in no fewer than 33 matches from 1959-66. Together with Peter Bonetti he acted as Gordon Banks' deputy during the 1966 World Cup win. Played 345 times for Wednesday across nine years. Photo: Robert Stiggins

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Though he spent the majority of his career at left-back, Blekinsop features as our right-back having earned all 26 of his England caps across five years during his time at Hillsborough. Barnsley born, Blenkinsop played 393 times for Wednesday.

2. RB - Ernie Blenkinsop

Though he spent the majority of his career at left-back, Blekinsop features as our right-back having earned all 26 of his England caps across five years during his time at Hillsborough. Barnsley born, Blenkinsop played 393 times for Wednesday. Photo: Submitted

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An England legend of 59 caps, Des Walker grabbed his final international appearance against San Marino in 1993 shortly after signing for Wednesday. Played in both the 1990 World Cup and 1992 European Championships.

3. CB - Des Walker

An England legend of 59 caps, Des Walker grabbed his final international appearance against San Marino in 1993 shortly after signing for Wednesday. Played in both the 1990 World Cup and 1992 European Championships. Photo: STAFF

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A controversial figure perhaps best remembered for his role in a betting scandal that saw him banned from football for eight years, Swan played 19 times for England from 1959-62 and would have likely been a starter in the 1966 World Cup campaign had it not been for his misdemeanour.

4. CB - Peter Swan

A controversial figure perhaps best remembered for his role in a betting scandal that saw him banned from football for eight years, Swan played 19 times for England from 1959-62 and would have likely been a starter in the 1966 World Cup campaign had it not been for his misdemeanour. Photo: Hulton Archive

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