Ahead of the latest case of England and Germany locking horns on the international stage, it is worth putting aside a little of the historic animosity in order to appreciate the finest footballing exports the Germans have sent to these shores.
A few ground rules - Premier League era players only, so there is no room for Bert Trautmann in this list unfortunately. While natural ability is obviously a major factor, the players must have performed well in the English game, which is why Jerome Boateng - limited to a single unhappy season at right back for Manchester City - and Bastian Schweinsteiger - past his prime and packed off to Chicago after 18 months - are absent.