On the back of the shirt collar, every England player has a specific number called "Legacy Number", which shows the historical order of when they made their debut for the national team. Big thanks to our partner @jerseystory_vn for this interested spotting.
Legacy Numbers first appeared on England match shirts on November 14, 2019, to celebrate the team's historic 1,000th international match against Montenegro.
The player with Legacy Number 1 is goalkeeper Robert Barker, who played in England’s very first official international match against Scotland on November 30, 1872. Meanwhile, the newest name on the list is Rio Ngumoha, who takes number 1,300.
At the 2026 World Cup, the squad member with the lowest legacy number is Jordan Henderson's 1,170.
`nOriginal source: Footy Headlines
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