FACTFILE Born: 29/12/78 Position: Midfielder Club: Newcastle Caps: 21 Goals: 0

Has been considered one for the future by England for some time, and will now be hoping to fulfil his potential and establish himself in the team.

Filled the problem left-sided role for the first game against Liechtenstein but was relegated to substitute as England beat Turkey with Steven Gerrard on the left side of a diamond formation.

Dyer's vast reserves of energy and his eye for a goal have marked him out as a player who could potentially make a massive impact at the Euro 2004 finals.