The Best XI of the 2008-09 Football Season

Mark Schwarzer (Goalkeeper)

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Mark Schwarzer of Fulham makes a diving save against his former club during the Barclays Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Fulham at the Riverside Stadium on April 18, 2009 in Middlesbrough, England. (Phot

Glen Johnson (Right Back)

HULL, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Glen Johnson of Portsmouth challenges Andrew Dawson of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Portsmouth at the KC Stadium on April 4, 2009 in Hull, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Nemanja Vidic (Centre Half)

ROME - MAY 27: Nemanja Vidic of Manchester United heads the ball during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico on May 27, 2009 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Brede Hangeland (Centre Half)

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 17: Alan Smith of Manchester United battles with Brede Hangeland of FC Copenhagen during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Manchester United and FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford on October 17, 2006 in Manch

Ashley Cole (Left Back)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Ashley Cole of Chelsea lifts the trophy after winning his fifth medal during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Final match between Chelsea and Everton at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Get

Stephen Ireland (Centre Midfield)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Stephen Ireland of Man City appludes the crowd as he is subsituted during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 24, 2009 in Manchester, Englan

Steven Gerrard (Right/Attacking Midfield)

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 03: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on May 3, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard (Centre Midfield)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Frank Lampard of Chelsea celebrates scoring their second goal during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Final match between Chelsea and Everton at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Tim Cahill (Versatile Midfield)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Tim Cahill of Everton (front) jumps for the ball with Dickson Etuhu of Fulham during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage on May 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/G

Cristiano Ronaldo (Left/Attacking Midfield)

ROME, ITALY - MAY 27: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Manchester United FC is tracked by Xavi Hernandez of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico on May 27, 2009 in Rome, Italy. (Ph

Nicolas Anelka (Striker)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Nicolas Anelka of Chelsea in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on May 17, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Tim Howard (Sub Goalkeeper)

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Tim Howard of Everton ceebrates as he saves a penalty from Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United in the shoot out during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Semi Final match between Everton and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Ap

Liam Lawrence (Sub Right/Left Midfield)

STOKE, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Liam Lawrence of Stoke City salutes the fans at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers at The Britannia Stadium on April 18, 2009 in Stoke,England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Im

Phil Jagielka (Sub Defender)

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Phil Jagielka of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on April 12, 2009 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Fernando Torres (Sub Striker)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Fernando Torres of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on May 24, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livese

James Beattie (Sub Striker)

STOKE, ENGLAND - MAY 16: James Beattie of Stoke is challenged by Maynor Figueroa of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Wigan Athletic at the Britannia Stadium on May 16, 2009 in Stoke, England. (Photo by Mar

Titus Bramble (Sub Defender)

WIGAN, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Titus Bramble (R) of Wigan heads away from Hermann Hreidarsson of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth at the JJB Stadium on May 24, 2009 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Hamish B

Luka Modric (Sub Midfield)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Jack Rodwell of Everton battles with Luka Modric of Tottenham during the Barclays Premier League Match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on May 9, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths

Roy Hodgson (Manager of the Year 2008-09)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Manager Roy Hodgson of Fulham applauds the fans as he does a lap of honour with his team during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Everton at Craven Cottage on May 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Christ