England’s ‘best ever workforce’ as AI picks the Three Lions’ finest ever gamers

England have had several great players and teams search for Euro and World Cup glory – and many of them have fallen short.

Despite the years of heartbreak, there is no question that despite the lack of silverware, some of these squads have contained our greatest ever players.

But who would make the best ever England squad? Instead of squabbling over it while sinking a few pints at the pub, we have chosen the much cheaper option of asking AI bot ChatGPT.

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Before we narrow this down to a starting 11, we cam first take a look at the full 26-man squad, which ChatGPT claims “brings together a blend of legendary figures who have defined English football over the years.”

Here is the 26-man squad and ChatGPT’s reason for each:

Goalkeepers

• Gordon Banks – One of England’s greatest, instrumental in the 1966 World Cup win.
• Peter Shilton – England’s most capped player, solid and reliable between the posts.
• David Seaman – Known for his longevity and crucial saves, particularly in the 90s.

Defenders

• Bobby Moore – Captain of the 1966 World Cup team, epitomises defensive excellence.
• Rio Ferdinand – Elegant on the ball, strong, and a key figure for England in the 2000s.
• John Terry – Commanding centre-back, known for his leadership and tackling.
• Tony Adams – Arsenal legend, strong, and reliable at the back.
• Ashley Cole – One of the best left-backs in the world during his prime.
• Gary Neville – Solid right-back with a long career for both Manchester United and England.
• Stuart Pearce – Tough and passionate, known for his fierce defending and leadership.
• Kyle Walker – Modern full-back, combining pace and defensive capabilities.

Midfielders

• Bobby Charlton – An icon of English football, crucial in the 1966 World Cup.
• Steven Gerrard – Dynamic midfielder known for his leadership and scoring ability.
• Frank Lampard – Goal-scoring midfielder with excellent passing and vision.
• Paul Gascoigne – Mercurial talent, capable of turning a game with his creativity.
• David Beckham – Renowned for his crossing, passing, and set-pieces.
• Paul Scholes – Technical genius with vision and passing ability.
• Bryan Robson – “Captain Marvel,” known for his tackling, passing, and leadership.
• Nobby Stiles – Key player in the 1966 World Cup, known for his tough tackling.
• Glenn Hoddle – Technically gifted midfielder with great passing range.

Forwards

• Gary Lineker – One of England’s most prolific strikers, Golden Boot winner in 1986.
• Alan Shearer – Premier League’s all-time top scorer, known for his powerful shots.
• Wayne Rooney – England’s all-time top scorer, versatile and tenacious forward.
• Michael Owen – Burst onto the scene with his pace and goal-scoring prowess.
• Jimmy Greaves – One of the most natural goal-scorers England has ever produced.
• Harry Kane – Modern-day goal machine, captain, and consistent performer.

The best 11

Now you can’t really pick too much fault with that team as there are some amazing players in that squad (although our readers may have something to say about that).

But now the hard part, how on earth do you pick a team with that much talent to choose from…well it took Chat GPT about five seconds.

It also went against a traditional Mike Bassett-style 4-4-2 to have a more modern 4-3-3 formation.

• Goalkeeper: Gordon Banks
• Right Back: Gary Neville
• Centre Back: Bobby Moore
• Centre Back: Rio Ferdinand
• Left Back Ashley Cole
• Central Midfield: Bobby Charlton
• Central Midfield: Steven Gerrard
• Attacking Midfield: Paul Gascoigne
• Right Wing: David Beckham
• Striker: Alan Shearer
• Left Wing: Wayne Rooney

The reasoning behind ChatGPT’s decision is to “combine the best of England’s historical and modern talent, creating a team with strong defensive capabilities, a dynamic midfield, and a potent attack.”

It continued: “Banks is chosen for his consistency and iconic status.

“Defence: A mix of legendary and modern players, with Moore and Ferdinand offering a blend of leadership, skill, and composure. Cole and Neville provide defensive solidity and attacking support from the flanks.

“Midfield: Charlton’s creativity and goal threat, Gerrard’s dynamism and leadership, and Gascoigne’s flair ensure a balanced and potent midfield trio.

“Forwards: Beckham’s crossing ability, Rooney’s versatility and work rate, and Shearer’s goal-scoring prowess create a balanced and formidable attacking line.”

The bot continued to tell us that this team would have won a major tournament in its opinion.

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