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The greatest XI

To mark Diego Maradona's 50th and Pelé's 70th birthdays, Guardian writers and readers set out to choose the greatest football team of all time
  • Steven Gerrard – the one man tracking back in our World XI?

    Steve Busfield: The Liverpool captain was a controversial choice among readers, but in an attacking team Steven Gerrard's tackling could prove his worth

  • West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier catches the ball

    Your greatest football XI: keepers

    Paul Wilson: In the final part of this series, we want your suggestions for greatest ever keeper

  • Cafu

    Your greatest ever football XI: defenders

    Paul Doyle: In the third part of our series, here are my selections for the best defenders. Now post your own selections

  • Daniel Taylor

    Your greatest ever football XI: strikers

    Daniel Taylor

    Daniel Taylor: In the second of our four part series, Daniel Taylor selects his best ever strikers. A poll, based on your suggestions, will be put up this afternoon

  • Lothar Matthaus

    Your greatest ever football XI: midfielders

    David Lacey

    David Lacey: Help us put together our all-time XI by posting your suggestions for the best midfielders ever

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