Peter Shilton was the definitive English goalkeeper of his generation, a model of consistency and longevity whose career stretched across an extraordinary span. Meticulous in his preparation and positioning, he set the standard for professionalism in his position.
He won consecutive European Cups with Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough and appeared at multiple World Cups for England, amassing a national caps record that stood as a testament to his durability. Few goalkeepers have combined reliability and reflexes over so long a period.