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Where does Rooney stand in the order of world strikers? Is Cech better than Casillas? How does Gerrard rate against Vieira?

Using its unique form guide, the Match of the Day Annual answers these crucial questions and many more, running down the top 50 deadliest strikers, the 50 meanest defenders, the 50 classiest midfielders and the top 25 goalkeepers in the world. It also includes the most detailed guide to the Premiership clubs, interviews with top players, plus soccer insights from the Match of the Day presenters and a guide to Euro 2008.

The Match of the Day Annual was conceived of two years ago by Terry Pratt, a former publisher of current soccer annual market leader Match. But with the Match Annual starting to look tired, Terry spotted an open goal. He drafted old colleague and former Match managing editor, Chris Hunt, and together they created a far superior product. Following an excellent launch, the same team is packaging the Match of the Day Annual for BBC Books — perfectly placed to take it all the way to the top.