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World Cup Countdown: 13 Weeks to Go - East-End Hero Bobby Moore, England's Greatest Ever Player

Good players come and go, great players leave their mark on the game for years to come. The greatest however, do so much more. They transcend their era, inspire future generations and take on a mantle far greater than simply a footballer.

While England have produced good and great players over the decades, one man simply stands head and shoulders above all others, rightfully earning the tag of England's greatest ever player. That man is Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore, known more fondly as Bobby Moore.

A centre back with the poise and elegance that many try and mimic today, Moore was considered by many as ahead of his generation when it came to the art of defending.