And they're women.
After being let down too often by the game's overpaid male players, the Daily Star met the ladies who have the talent to bring home the World Cup this summer.
This week sees the FA invest more than £3million in a hot new ladies' football league.
So if you're fed up with our pampered male stars, these girls aim to give you a fresh look at the national game.
And our girls are also among the favourites to reach the final of the women's World Cup, which kicks off in Germany in June.
Captain Faye White says: "Our attitude is entirely different to the men's. We're in it for the love of the game, not the high salaries.
"This is a huge moment for women's football. This will push the game on and hopefully inspire the next generation of players to follow in our footsteps."
The England women, nicknamed the Lionesses, reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2007 and were runners-up in the 2009 Women's Euros (they were beaten in the final by Germany - some things never change).
Also giving the girls a boost, the FA Women's Super League will be played during the summer.
It will feature eight teams from across the country competing for the inaugural Super League title.
Football is increasingly popular among women and girls and the FA reckons a further 180,000 aged 16-34 are considering playing the game in the next year.
Kelly Simmons, the FA's Head of the National Game, explains: "Football is the most popular team sport for girls to play and we have over a million regular players throughout the country.
"What has been missing in the sport until now was a clear pathway of progression for young girls who are good enough to play professionally and earn a living.
"We believe the league will encourage many more young girls to get into and stay in football where they can see an elite structure at the very top of the game and the role models to inspire them."
And here's why these girls reckon Britain's football fans should sit up and listen...
Watch the girls' new FA Women's Super League kick-off tomorrow with Chelsea v Arsenal live on ESPN at 5:30pm.
For further information go to FAWSL.com and for more about the England squad and their quest for World Cup glory go to TheFA.com/England/womens-seniors
THE CAPTAIN
Faye White MBE, 33
Club: Arsenal Ladies
England captain since 2002 Faye's extra responsibilities involve being a spokesperson on female as well as leading the team to victory.
When not playing or training, the central defender from Crawley, West Sussex, works in a development role for Arsenal, which includes encouraging schoolchildren to play the game.
She explains: "Being England captain is the biggest honour you can achieve as far as I'm concerned. There's a lot of responsibility and pressure, but it's something I relish. My life is football 24/7."
"I started out training with my dad and brother and then joined Horsham Girls aged 14. There I was scouted to play for England and Arsenal. I didn't go to university as I took a year out after A-Levels to concentrate on football and it just took off."
Speaking of Wayne Rooney's recent outburst which following a hat-trick saw him swear down a live television camera, Faye sighs: "You just don't see egos like that in women's football.
"We still want to win but would never behave in that way - we wouldn't get away with it. The money involved in the men's game means they live in an entirely different world. Our games are much more family friendly."
THE GOALIE
Rachel Brown, 30
Club: Everton Ladies
Despite having ‘manly hands' Northerner Rachel reckons female footballers can still be feminine - yet sexist stereotypes still exist.
Rachel, from Burnley, Lancashire explains: "People think to be a Women's footballer you have to be blokey or butch - but you don't. We all get glammed up in heels and make up for a night out on the town. But you won't see us falling out of nightclubs like the male players or being sick out of taxis (naming no names, of course).
"We're a lot more professional and strive to be the best we can be. Nutrition is important and we eat a strict healthy diet as well as training six days a week.
"To be a goalie you have to be thick skinned and an excellent communicator - we're no different to the male team in the way we play. Except that when they fly to the world cup the WAGS get a private jet and top hotel laid on. Our partners don't."
THE DEFENCE
Casey Stoney, 28
Club: Chelsea Ladies
Essex girl Casey reckons the recent sexism row involving Sian Massey and Andy Gray has only helped to raise awareness for women in football.
The central defender, from Wickford, tells us it's all about turning a negative into a positive and football is no longer just a man's game...
She says: "Sian deserves to be on the pitch because she's good. The views of Andy Gray are outdated - but the scandal helped to highlight females in football and allow us to have our say.
"I'd invite any man to come and watch our games and not be impressed by the power and skills on the pitch. The only difference is the salaries.
"I was bullied growing up for wanting to be a footballer but hopefully we can show young girls today that it's okay to play. After all - who's laughing now?"
THE GOALSCORER
Fara Williams, 27
Club: Everton Ladies
Despite being a midfielder, Fara is the second leading goalscorer in the current squad, having notched up 34 goals for England in 89 matches - a record that puts David Beckham in the shade.
She believes men are less patronising about the women's game now, not least because the players are in better shape, thanks to improved training and nutrition.
Fara, who grew up in South London, says: "I'm sure there are a couple of players in our team just as skilful as Cristiano Ronaldo. Male players are brought up in a system where they are spoiled.
"You wouldn't see that behaviour in any of our games. Young kids nowadays want to emulate Rooney or Carroll and I don't think they set the best example.
"I grew up loving football and always played in the boys team - I was good so I earned their respect. Other girls who perhaps wanted to play were too frightened. Perhaps seeing our games will help to change that."
THE RISING STAR
Steph Houghton, 22
Club: Arsenal Ladies
Coming from a footballing family, Sunderland born Steph was scouted for the England Under 17 squad aged just 14.
Now aged 22 and with 12 senior caps, Steph is one of the squad's youngest members. She played for Sunderland and Leeds before joining Arsenal last summer.
She broke her leg before the 2007 World Cup and injury forced her to miss the 2009 Euros (in which England came second) but has battled back to full fittest to become the one to watch in the World Cup this Summer.
Steph tells us: "My Dad played football locally and I would love to go and watch him. I'd play with all the boys and girls in my street and was scouted for Sunderland's Centre of Excellence age nine.
"I just loved being part of a team and whilst many people told me it was never going to happen, with my family backing me I was determined to prove them wrong.
"I moved down South to play for Arsenal last summer and making the champions league is the best feeling. Arsenal really support female football and playing at the Emirates is amazing. We always make sure to meet the fans after and our new Call the Shots campaign means fans get much more interaction. Bring it on!"
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