2) Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City)
One of the Premier League’s top centre-backs for some time now, it is surprising that Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has not built on his one cap for England back in 2012. The 27-year-old former Manchester United man does not even particularly face a great deal of competition for a spot at centre-back at the moment, with only Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka currently looking the best options in that part of the pitch.