FACTFILE Born: 20/01/81 Position: Midfielder Club: Bayern Munich Caps: 18 Goals: 0

A hard-working, versatile midfielder who was part of England's World Cup squad.

Hargreaves is a key component of his club side Bayern Munich and impressed when they won the Champions League title in 2000.

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is a great admirer of Hargreaves, who can play in midfield and at right-back, and has great faith in his attitude and ability.

Hargreaves' experience in the Bundesliga also adds an extra European dimension to the England squad.