Forwards are far more likely to come from the north and the midlands than the south, particularly from the north. Among northern regions, the northeast has produced the most England forwards on a per capita basis. Two of England's most famous forwards, Alan Shearer and Bobby Charlton, both hailed from the northeast. 

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There is more parity for defenders when comparing the southern half of the country with the northern half. Among regions, London and the northwest are completely dominant in producing defenders for England, together accounting for a whopping 67% of defender selections for England. Since these two regions have the most established clubs, it's likely that they would have a sizeable advantage over other regions in producing players in the less glorious position of defenders.

As with strikers, the northeast produces the most midfielders for England on a per capita basis. Paul Gascoigne, one of England's most famous midfielders, is from the northeast. Unlike other southern regions, London has a fairly strong record of producing midfielders for England.

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For goalkeepers, Yorkshire and the east midlands are the most productive regions. England's most famous goalkeeper, Gordon Banks, was from Sheffield in Yorkshire. Since there are a relatively small number of goalkeepers, it's difficult to say if this represents regional superiority in producing goalkeepers or the effects of a small sample.