Scott Parker was today announced as the new England captain for this evening's friendly against the Netherlands.
Voted the Three Lions' player of the year for 2011 by supporters, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been chosen by interim manager Stuart Pearce ahead of favourite Steven Gerrard and outside bet Joe Hart.
The 31-year-old has been lauded throughout his career for his tireless work as a defensive midfielder, despite starting his career in a more creative role for Charlton Athletic.
Here are 10 essential things to know about the Three Lions' new skipper:
1. Scott Parker was the one Englishman who played a part at the 1994 World Cup. Well, of sorts. The future England captain showcased his tony technique with a few keep-ups in a McDonald's advert promoting the tournament. And what about those curtains?
2. He made his England debut against Denmark in a 2003 autumn friendly against Denmark at Old Trafford, as a replacement for David Beckham.
3. The first England player to win his first four caps whilst at four different clubs (Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Newcastle United and West Ham United).
4. Parker has cost £28m in transfer fees between the five clubs he has played for.
5. Made his career debut as a 16-year-old at Charlton Athletic.
Scott Parker through the years:
6. He has won just 10 caps for England, winning five, drawing two and losing three games.
7. His 11th cap will be won under a fourth England coach.
8. Tonight Parker will become the first Tottenham Hotspur player to captain England since Sol Campbell.
9. He has represented England at every level from under-16 to senior
10. Sent off five times in his career, twice against Arsenal.