The following players celebrate their birthday on 31st October
1964: Former Holland striker Marco van Basten, who was voted European Footballer of the Year on three occasions, is born (celebrates 47th birthday).
1965: Former Republic of Ireland defender Denis Irwin is born (celebrates 46th birthday).
1971: Former England goalkeeper Ian Walker is born (celebrates 40th birthday).
1972: Former Charlton Athletic forward Shaun Bartlett is born (celebrates 39th birthday).
1974: Former Birmingham City and Leicester City midfielder Muzzy Izzet, who chose to represent Turkey at international level, is born (celebrates 37th birthday).
