3. Ashley Cole – 2001-present (101 caps)
England’s most capped full-back has been a constant figure in the first team for well over a decade, since being given his international debut by Sven Goran Eriksson.
Cole has played at all of the major tournaments the Three Lions have appeared in since 2001 and was named in the all star team for the 2004 and 2012 European Championships, as well the World Cup in 2002.
Despite competition from both Wayne Bridge and Leighton Baines during his career with the national team Cole has consistently played well and kept his rivals out of the side.
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