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YOUR age will have a lot to do with any list of the most underrated England players of all time but there are probably a couple of shoo-ins from the past few decades.

- By ANDY DUNN

In this context, when we talk about being 'underrated', let's park those whose number of caps was criminally out of synch with their ability - players such as Andy Cole (15 appearances), Matt Le Tissier (eight), Frank Worthington (eight) and Steve Bruce (none).

Instead, think about players who have had, in terms of length, a very respectable England career but have never been given due acclaim.

Perhaps because of his ill-advised, dollar-driven dalliance with Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson (86 caps) is on the underrated list.

Kyle Walker (96) has probably not got the immense credit he deserves, likewise the forgotten Raheem Sterling (82).

I considered Sol Campbell (73) to be a magnificent player for his country but not everyone would have him in any sort of hall of fame.

Kenny Sansom (86) also falls into that bracket.