All time England Test XI- The Greatest English players ever

4. Graham Gooch:

Probably the best England batsman ever Graham Gooch was one of the most technically solid and upright players for the country. Gooch who always played with a heavy bat was a magnificent stroke player, which helped him stamped his class and authority. Although, playing spin is considered to be the Achilles heel of the England players but Gooch could well be called the exception, as he was adept at dominant against the spinners and is renowned as one the greatest players of spin in his country. He is the second highest run-getter in test cricket for England with 8900 runs against his name in 118 test at an average of 42.58 with 20 centuries.