Following a bizarre England call-up for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy for the upcoming round of friendly games, we celebrate the fact that the 28-year-old is sure to join the one-cap club, along with these Three Lions flops…
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1) Francis Jeffers
One of the most famous one-cap wonders for England, former Arsenal flop Francis Jeffers scored in his only appearance for his country, netting a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Australia.
2) Jay Bothroyd
A pointless call-up, some good form in the Championship saw Jay Bothroyd earn his one and only cap for the England national team.
3) Kevin Davies
One of England’s oldest debutants, former Bolton man Kevin Davies was 33 when he first got called up for England, in another highly pointless selection decision.
4) Lee Bowyer
Never exactly a player who looked international class, Lee Bowyer played just one game in a friendly against Portugal before returning to mid-table Premier League life where he belonged.
5) Joey Barton
Better known for his controversial personality than his ability, Joey Barton managed one England call-up earlier in his career when he actually looked a decent prospect.
6) David Nugent
Another player with a perfect record of one cap and one goal, David Nugent tapped in from almost on the line to nick a goal from Jermain Defoe and was promptly never seen again on this stage.
7) Chris Kirkland
Once thought of as a future number one for Liverpool, goalkeeper Chris Kirkland did make it into the England fold for just one game, and that’s as good as it got.
8) Michael Ricketts
A bizarre call-up, Michael Ricketts never returned to form after being overhyped as the next big thing as a youngster with Bolton.
9) David Dunn
A player who could perhaps have done more if not for injuries, but David Dunn never quite looked England quality in truth, as his one cap suggests.
10) Dean Ashton
An unlucky striker who could have done a lot more in the game, Dean Ashton got just one call-up for England before retiring early due to injury problems.
