England's 2-1 friendly victory over Brazil in February is not likely to be forgotten in a hurry, but this map means something tangible is available for those that weren't there.
Anniversary celebrations: Many of the games
greatest footballers and managers are scattered throughout The FA's new
map to mark the 150th anniversary of both the governing body and the
London Underground
Appropriately, London's most famous footballer, David Beckham, represents Leytonstone, where he was born.
The 1966 World Cup-winning captain and West Ham great Bobby Moore is Upton Park, while future great Jack Wilshere, England's most promising talent, represents Arsenal.
There is also a Goalscorers line to recognise popular, prolific marksmen and the Overground handles overseas superstars. Pele and Diego Maradona made it on to the Circle line's World Cup heroes while Roy Hodgson, Arsene Wenger and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, feature among the managers on the Metropolitan.
The 1966 World Cup-winning captain and West Ham great Bobby Moore is Upton Park, while future great Jack Wilshere, England's most promising talent, represents Arsenal.
There is also a Goalscorers line to recognise popular, prolific marksmen and the Overground handles overseas superstars. Pele and Diego Maradona made it on to the Circle line's World Cup heroes while Roy Hodgson, Arsene Wenger and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, feature among the managers on the Metropolitan.
Wigan fans should not be overlook that Scott Carson also has his own stop, even if Sportsmail was surprised to see him feature.
Alex Horne, General Secretary of The Football Association, said: 'Over the last 150 years, millions of football fans will have made journeys to and from matches using the London Underground.
'Creating this special version of such an iconic map is a fitting way for The FA and London Underground to mark its shared 150th anniversaries.'
Promising talent: Jack Wilshere is among the youngest players to feature on the map
Themes: As well as appropriate locations for
Bobby Moore and David Beckham, the Metropolitan line has become the
manager's line, and includes Roy Hodgson
London lads: Quite rightly, Bobby Moore represents Upton Park on the tube map, and David Beckham replaces Leytonstone
Managers' line? England boss Roy Hodgson and Arsene Wenger are also among those to feature prominently
Excuse me, what way is the Circle Line? Robin van Persie and Xabi Alonso are two of the best overseas players remembered
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