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So, we've put together a quick run-down of the best English players in every position in FC 26 for you to peruse at your leisure!

FC 26 English players: Highest-rated English players in every position

Jude Bellingham dribbling the ball for England in FC 26. — Jude Bellingham is the best English player in FC 26. EA Sports

Over the last decade or so, England has produced some of the best talent in world football in both the men's and women's game.

If you're looking to level up your team with a few Three Lions or Lionesses stars, here are the top 10 highest-rated English players in FC 26:

Jude Bellingham | 90 | CAM, CM | Real Madrid
Alessia Russo | 89 | ST, CAM, CM | Arsenal
Harry Kane | 89 | ST | Bayern Munich
Bukayo Saka | 88 | RW, RM | Arsenal
Cole Palmer | 87 | CAM, RM, ST | Chelsea
Lauren Hemp | 87 | LW, LM | Manchester City
Chloe Kelly | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
Leah Williamson | 87 | CB, CDM | Arsenal
Beth Mead | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
Declan Rice | 87 | CDM, CM | Arsenal

That's the overall top 10, but if you want to get a bit more specific, then you can read on for a look at the top 10 English players in every position!

Best English strikers in FC 26

Alessia Russo running onto a pass for England in FC 26. — Alessia Russo is the joint-best English striker in FC 26. EA Sports

Here is a list of the best English STs in FC 26:

Alessia Russo | 89 | ST, CAM, CM | Arsenal
Harry Kane | 89 | ST | Bayern Munich
Ollie Watkins | 84 | ST | Aston Villa
Bethany England | 82 | ST | Tottenham
Nikita Parris | 82 | ST, RM, RW | London City Lionesses
Rachel Daly | 81 | ST, CAM, CM | Aston Villa
Ivan Toney | 81| ST | Al-Ahli
Dominic Solanke | 80 | ST | Tottenham
Agnes Beever-Jones | 78 | ST, LM, LW | Chelsea
Ebony Salmon | 78 | ST, LM, CAM | Aston Villa

Best English wingers in FC 26

Bukayo Saka striking a ball for England in FC 26. — Bukayo Saka is the best English winger in FC 26. EA Sports

Here is a list of the best English wingers in FC 26:

Bukayo Saka | 88 | RW, RM | Arsenal
Lauren Hemp | 87 | LW, LM | Manchester City
Chloe Kelly | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
Beth Mead | 87 | RM, RW | Arsenal
Lauren James | 85 | RM, CAM, RW | Chelsea
Phil Foden | 85 | RW, CM, LW, RM | Manchester City
Anthony Gordon | 83 | LW, RW, LM | Newcastle
Jarrod Bowen | 83 | RM, ST, RW | West Ham
Leah Galton | 82 | LM, CAM, LW
Mason Greenwood | 82 | RM, CAM, RW | Marseille

Best English midfielders in FC 26

Cole Palmer dribbling the ball for England in FC 26. — Cole Palmer ranks only behind Jude Bellingham as the best English midfielder in FC 26. EA Sports

We've included all the midfield positions – CDM, CM and CAM – into one list, to make things a bit easier.

Here are the best English midfielders in FC 26:

Jude Bellingham | 90 | CAM, CM | Real Madrid
Cole Palmer | 87 | CAM, RM, ST | Chelsea
Declan Rice | 87 | CDM, CM | Arsenal
Ella Toone | 85 | CAM, CM | Manchester United
Georgia Stanway | 85 | CDM | Bayern Munich
Keira Walsh | 85 | CDM, CM | Chelsea
James Maddison | 84 | CM, CAM | Tottenham
Eberechi Eze | 83 | CAM, LW, ST | Arsenal
Fran Kirby | 83 | CAM, RW, CM | Brighton
Morgan Rogers | 82 | CAM, RM, LM CM | Aston Villa
Morgan Gibbs-White | 82 | CAM, ST | Nottingham Forest
Jess Park | 81 | CM, RW, RM | Manchester United
Katie Zelem | 81 | CM, CAM, LM | London City Lionesses
Elliot Anderson | 80 | CDM, CM | Nottingham Forest
Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 80 | CM, CAM | Milano FC (AC Milan)

Best English full-backs in FC 26

Lucy Bronze preparing to strike the ball for England in FC 26. — Lucy Bronze is the best English full-back in FC 26. EA Sports

Here are the best English LBs and RBs in FC 26:

Lucy Bronze | 87 | RB, RM | Chelsea
Trent Alexander-Arnold | 86 | RB, RM | Real Madrid
Benjamin White | 83 | RB | 83 | Arsenal
Ashleigh Neville | 81 | RB, LB, LM, RM | Tottenham
Niamh Charles | 81 | LB, RM, RB, LM | Chelsea
Hannah Blundell | 81 | LB, RB | Manchester United
Reece James | 81 | RB | Chelsea
Lewis Hall | 80 | LB | Newcastle
Tino Livramento | 80 | RB, LB, RM | Newcastle
Kieran Trippier | 80 | RB, RM | Newcastle

Best English centre-backs in FC 26

Leah Williamson jogging on the pitch for England in FC 26. — Leah Williamson is the joint-best English centre-back in FC 26. EA Sports

Here are the best English CBs in FC 26:

Leah Williamson | 87 | CB, CDM | Arsenal
Millie Bright | 87 | CB | Chelsea
Maya Le Tissier | 84 | CB, RB | Manchester United
Alex Greenwood | 84 | CB, LB, LM | Manchester City
Millie Turner | 82 | CB, CDM | Manchester United
Marc Guéhi | 82 | CB | Crystal Palace
Ezri Konsa | 82 | CB, RB, RM | Aston Villa
John Stones | 82 | CB, RB | Manchester City
Fikayo Tomori | 81 | CB | Milano FC (AC Milan)
Lotte Wubben-Moy | 80 | CB | Arsenal

Best English goalkeepers in FC 26

Hannah Hampton adjusting her goalkeeper gloves in an England match in FC 26. — Hannah Hampton is one of three 84-rated English goalkeepers in FC 26. EA Sports

Lastly, here are the best English GKs in FC 26:

Hannah Hampton | 84 | GK | Chelsea
Mary Earps | 84 | GK | Paris Saint-Germain
Jordan Pickford | 84 | GK | Everton
Anna Moorhouse | 81 | GK | Orlando Pride
Dean Henderson | 81 | GK | Crystal Palace
Nick Pope | 81 | GK | Newcastle
Khiara Keating | 80 | GK | Manchester City
Ellie Roebuck | 78 | GK | Aston Villa
Aaron Ramsdale | 77 | GK | Newcastle (on loan from Arsenal)
James Trafford | 76 | GK | Manchester City

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