List of English sportsmen and sportswomen

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Listed below are English sportsmen and sportswomen of note and some notable individuals born in England.

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David Beckham
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Jenson Button
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Lewis Hamilton
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Wayne Rooney

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References

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  2. ↑ "David Beckham". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  3. ↑ Caro, Danny (14 July 2009). "Team GB cricket fail to see the job through". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  4. ↑ "Jenson Button". formula1.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  5. ↑ "James Hunt". formula.com. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  6. ↑ "5 Reasons James Hunt remains an F1 icon". formula1.com. Retrieved 15 June 2018.

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