EDDIE HOPKINSON, Goalkeeper  Third-choice goalkeeper at the beglnning of last season, Durham-born Hopkinson proved a brilliant success from the moment he was introduced to the Senior Team. Earning England " B " recognition for the European Tour last summer, he gained full international honours against Wales in October, and has been England's first-choice goalkeeper ever since.  Joined the Burnden Park Club at 16, and is still only 21.   His fearlessness and agility compensate for his lack of inches. Height 5 ft. 9i in., weight 13 stone.

ROY HARTLE, Right Back  This is a great day for this product of the Birmingham district. In 1953 he played in every round, and then had the disappointment of being superseded for the losing final against Blackpool.  A big, strong defender, he was playing with Bromsgrove Rovers while in the Services, and was given a trial by Bolton at that time. Age 26. Height 5 ft. 11in., weight 12 st. 10 Ib.

TOMMY BANKS, Left Back  A strong-tackling defender who uses the ball well. Tommy is a local boy who made good, graduating through the Club's Junior teams and signing professional at 17. Completes a family double today, for it was his brother Ralph, whom he succeeded, who filled the identical position in Wanderers' last Wembley appearance. Age 28. Height 5 ft. 8 in., weight 12 st. 2 Ib.

DEREK HENNIN, Right Half  Born at Prescot, near Liverpool, 26-year-old Hennin has been a Bolton player for nearly eight years, and won his place on merit from England International Johnny Wheeler, who was then transferred to Liverpool. Height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 12 st.

JOHN HIGGINS, Centre Half  Winning his place four years ago, it was not until this season that Higgins became the Club's regular pivot. Born at Buxton, he joined Wanderers from a Derbyshire Junior Club.  Solidly consistent, as befits a man who developed his game with Army sides during his service with the Army of Occupation in Germany, 24-year-old John is also a fine golfer, who figures prominently in the Professional Footballers' Championship.  Height 6 ft., weight 13 st. 13 Ib.

BRYAN EDWARDS, Left Half  A native of Leeds, 27-year-old Edwards is another Bolton Junior Team product. A regular member of the First XI for four years, he is the next player to his captain in point of service and ranks as the Club's most versatile performer. Known to his team-mates as " Slim," because of his spare frame, he is nevertheless a fine tackier, and is good with his head.  Height 5 ft. 11in., weight 11 st. 4 Ib.

BRIAN BIRCH, Outside Right  Southport-born 19-year-old Birch is the baby of the Bolton side, but his keenness and tenacity more than compensate for his youth. Played with Southport Boys, and then, like so many of his team-mates, graduated through Bolton's Junior sides to win a regular First-team spot this season.  At present serving in the R.A.F. Height 5 ft. 7 in., weight 10 st.

DENNIS STEVENS, Inside Right  A native of Dudley, Staffordshire, Stevens arrived at Burnden Park as a 15-year-old from Worcester Boys, and has been first choice for his present position since he took over from Willie Moir, Bolton's 1953 Wembley captain, four years ago. Tough, compact, and a bundle of dynamite, he is well-known for his fast break-through and strong shot in either foot, like his cousin, the late Duncan Edwards, of Manchester United.  Now 24, he has played for England Under-23's and England " B," and represented the Football League this season. Height 5 ft. 6in.,weight 10 st. 8 Ib.

NAT LOFTHOUSE, Centre Forward (Capt.)  Signing for Wanderers at the age of 15, this product of Bolton Schools' Football is the Club's most prolific scorer since the days of Joe Smith, and holds the record for any English International centre-forward.  Fast, fearless, unrivalled in the art of execution of the match-winning header, Lofthouse has scored more than 350 goals for his Club, and is one of the few professionals playing to have scored more than 300 times in Football League matches since the war.  Age 32. Height 5 ft. 9in., weight 12 st.

RAY PARRY, Inside Left  One of the Derby family of footballing brothers, Ray made his first Wembley appearance as a Schoolboy International.  At 20 is an established member of England's Under-23 side, and challenging for a full cap.  Playing first for Wanderers in the Football League before attaining his 16th birthday, he was the youngest ever to appear in First Division Football, and has been a regular since England International Harold Hassall had to retire two years ago. Possesses a left-foot shot as fierce as anyone in the game.  Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight 11 st.

DOUGLAS HOLDEN, Outside Left  Manchester-born 26-year-old Holden showed the kind of Club spirit which is typical of Bolton by switching from right to left wing this season to allow for the introduction of a youthful colleague.  Eight years a professional, he is a former Amateur International Triallist, and made his debut in 1951. Considered one of the cleverest dribblers in English football. Height 5 ft. 8 in., weight 10 st. 5 Ib.

RALPH GUBBINS, Forward Originally an inside forward he has filled the left-wing berth more often than any other player since the departure of England International, Bobby Langton, who played in Bolton's side in the 1953 Final.  Six years with the club, he is 24 and a native of Ellesmere Port.  Height 5 ft. 9 in., weight 9 st. 13 Ib