Became a first-team fixture at right-back for Leeds United during the 1993/94 season and was then regarded as the paciest defender in the Premiership. Ryan Giggs labelled him as his toughest opponent during that season. His performances that year were good enough to catch the eye of Republic of Ireland coach Jack Charlton - and he was part of their World Cup squad for USA '94. Seasons 1993/94 and 1994/95 saw him not miss a single league game, and after a brief and understandable loss of form - Kelly had played a vast number of games for one so young - George Graham installed Kelly as skipper, at the age of 23. He then missed the entire 1998/99 season through a shin-splints injury, but he battled back superbly, fighting his way back into the first team and denying expensive signing Danny Mills a first-team place.

Although the captain's armband had switched to Lucas Radebe, Kelly filled in when the South African was on international duty. He then signed a new five year contract, that indicated he would see out the rest of his career at Elland Road. But another injury in the early part of the 2000/01 campaign gave Mills the chance to snatch the right-back slot off Kelly. And when the Irishman returned from injury he found Mills' form was too good. Was really no more than a squad player during the 2001/02 season, but is still one of the most respected players at the club. By the end of that term Kelly had made 343 appearances for Leeds. Kelly was selected in the Republic's squad for the 2002 World Cup, and he played in all four games as Mick McCarthy's side reached the second round before going out on penalties to Spain.

Ian Harte beat off the challenge of Danny Granville to establish himself as Leeds United's first choice left back. Made his debut in a 2-0 home win over West Ham United in January 1996, but it wasn't until the 1998/99 season that he really became a true first team regular. His determination, fitness, dead-ball skills and passing mark him out as one of the best full-backs in the Premiership. However, he has been let down by his lack of pace from time to time and is that reason he will never be one of the greatest. Under the stewardship of David O'Leary, he became a vital part of United's exciting young side, playing alongside his uncle, Gary Kelly.

His trademark free-kicks have become the stuff of legends at Elland Road, and while many pundits claim he as skills in such situations as David Beckham, the Leeds fans will tell you he is better. The Republic of Ireland international travelled to the 2002 World Cup finals, but he struggled and was substituted in all four of his country's games. Missed a penalty against Spain in the second round, but was reprieved when Leeds team-mate Robbie Keane slotted in a second spot-kick in the dying seconds. The Republic would still go out in a shoot-out. Was linked with a shock £8million move to Barcelona just prior to the start of the 2002/03 season, by which time he had played 226 games for Leeds. However, no official bid has been tabled in as yet, and Harte has indicated that he is interested to staying at Leeds to help the club win things. It will also be very foolish of the club should they decide to let such a huge talent, that is already a "key player" in the team, to join another club.

Woodgate was given his chance in the first team under then-caretaker manager David O'Leary in November 1998, in only his second game in charge of first team affairs, and has been a fixture ever since. Joined the club at the age of 13 and was part of the side that won the FA Youth Cup in 1997. His aerial abilities, combative nature and calmness on the ball have led to him being earmarked as an England regular of the future. Indeed his superb first season was capped by a call up from Kevin Keegan to the full England squad at the tender age of 19-years-old. Made his debut against Bulgaria in June 1999 in a Euro 2000 qualifier.

Was having a wonderful 1999/2000 season until events off the pitch saw his form understandably dip. He was involved in a fracas outside the Majestyk nightclub in Leeds, which would lead to police charges. He, along with team-mate Lee Bowyer and some of his friends from Middlesbrough, was charged grievous bodily harm and affray. As the case began Woodgate disappeared from the first team, and it was claimed the player was injured. It later he was in no fit state to play. When the first trial was abandoned due to a prejudicial story in a national newspaper, Woodgate was back to square one. He would eventually be cleared on the charge of GBH but found guilty of affray and sentenced to 100 hours community service. With the court case behind him, Woodgate began to rediscover his past form. However, many will remember the chants of the Cardiff fans during an FA Cup tie in January 2002. With Michael Duberry on as a substitute to partner Woodgate in the centre of the defence we had the chant of 'Duberry start the car, Duberry, Duberry, start the car'. Duberry had picked the Leeds players up on the night in question.

Agreed a new contract in the summer of 2002 that would keep him at Elland Road for five years. With Woodgate back on top form there were calls for him to be selected for the 2002 World Cup, but the FA insisted he would not be available for selection until after the tournament. Didn't help his cause after damaging his jaw during 'horseplay' with his friends outside a pub in Middlesbrough. By the start of the 2002/03 season, Woodgate had played 122 games for Leeds. He is the player to look-out for in the coming seasons, provided that he stays away from anymore trouble and "foolishly caused" injuries!

Matteo's calm defending and speed of thought saw him play a vital part in much of Liverpool's attacking play and also win international caps at England Under-21 and 'B' levels. Due to his Scottish parentage he was also called up to the Scotland squad - as he never played a competitive game for the England sides - for two World Cup qualifiers in October 2000, but injury ruled him out of the matches. Eventually made his Scotland debut in a 2-0 defeat to Australia the following month. His versatility saw him fill numerous roles for the Reds, including midfield and central defensive spots, and, although he adjusted well to each, Liverpool coaches believed that his best spot would be at left-back. A good range of passing and the skill and confidence to take opponents on led to attention from then Leeds United boss David O'Leary.

Despite carrying an injury, the Leeds manager was desperate to take Matteo to Elland Road and he completed his move to West Yorkshire in August 2000. Made his belated debut following his £4.25million transfer against AC Milan in the Champions League the following month, then netted his first Leeds goal against Besiktas also in the Champions League. Was one of Leeds' best players as they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League that term. The 2001/02 season would see him named vice captain to Rio Ferdinand in the Leeds ranks and, like at Liverpool, filling a number of roles across the backline. And, when Ferdinand was sold to Manchester United the summer of 2002, Matteo was handed the captaincy for the 2002/03 season and signed a new, extended contract. By that time he had made 88 appearances for Leeds.

The South African international captain's reading of the game and superb tackling, coupled with his status as one of the best man-markers in the business with his ability to smother had led to many experts labelling him one of the best, if not the best, centre-backs in the Premiership. Was made Leeds captain by George Graham for the 1998/99 season and has never let his team down. Joined the club in 1994/95 along with the not-quite-so-successful Phil Masinga and a series of injury problems denied him the chance to make his mark in his first two years with the club. He has since become an all-time Leeds great. He captained Bafana Bafana, as the South African team are known, to victory in the African Nations Cup Finals in 1996 and then lead his nation into their first ever World Cup finals at France '98. However, suffered a serious knee injury in a game at Sunderland at the end of March 2001 which would keep him out of the game for 14 months. In fact, his return to competitive football would come in the 2002 World Cup finals in Japan and Korea. He would lead his country in their three group games as they agonisingly missed out on a place in the second round. Scored in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Spain and became his country's most capped player. By the start of the 2002/03 season, Radebe had played 218 games for Leeds and was desperate to find long-term fitness.

Mills could be a Trivial Pursuit question - the successful footballer who was actually born in Norwich. For a big(ish) club, the Canaries find precious few players on their own doorstep. In fact, Mills started his career at his hometown club, but England Under-21 recognition was not matched by the club, who continued to play him away from his best position at right-back. Alan Curbishley offered Mills a role in a Nationwide League representative match against an Italian side. He liked what he saw and bought Mills days later for £350,000. That season with Charlton was a rollercoaster ride that ended with a £4million move to Leeds United, with the player turning down Sheffield Wednesday. Not a bad profit for the Addicks - and a slap in the face for Norwich.

Became first choice right back over the course of the 2000/01 season as Leeds reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, keeping former skipper Gary Kelly out of the side. Has won over the critics among the United fans to become an important player for David O'Leary's side. The Under-21 international call-ups continued, and his form then earned him a recall into the full England side in May 2001 for the friendly with Mexico and the World Cup qualifier against Greece. It was exactly two years since he had last been in the full squad. England manager Sven Goran Eriksson continued to select Mills for the England squad but the right-back faces tough competition for competitive starts. Has undoubted ability but his unerring ability to commit petulant fouls and get his team into trouble may curb his England career. His red card for a pointless kick aimed at former Norwich team-mate and Newcastle forward Craig Bellamy being the perfect example.

Was named in England's squad for the 2002 World Cup, and a broken bone in the foot of first choice right back Gary Neville handed Mills the number two jersey. It was Mills' error in the opening group game against Sweden which cost England victory, but he recovered from that disappointment to be a solid performer as Sven's men reached the quarter-finals. By the start of the 2002/03 season, Mills had played exactly 100 games for Leeds, scoring three goals.