Picture Special: Sven's Last Supper

(L - R) Ashley Cole, John Terry, Paul Robinson, Rio Ferdinand, Steve McLaren, Sven-Goran Eriksson, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Gary Neville, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole

Managers old and new feature alongside England's favoured starting lineup in a new, cryptic piece of artwork, 'Sven's Last Supper'.

The piece - a reworking of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' - was commissioned by UKTV G2 to mark the launch of its extensive World Cup coverage.

Four Photoshop experts spent several "painstaking" days putting together the picture, which also features several hidden messages.

David Beckham assumes his idol-like status as Jesus Christ, presiding over the coveted World Cup trophy itself in the centre of the picture. Beckham appears removed from his team mates - a reflection of the fact that he is one of the few English players who now play abroad.

Wayne Rooney sits to the right of Beckham, pointing a finger - a reference to the argument Beckham and Rooney had during the Northern Ireland game.

Sven Goran-Eriksson is portrayed as Mary Magdalene, seeking advice from his successor, Steve McClaren, who in turn is blowing a raspberry at Sven.

Meanwhile the defenders are far from talking tactics in their corner of the table. Sven has isolated naughty kid Rio so that he can keep an eye on him, despite the attempts of cheeky Ashley Cole to involve him in mischief.

"All of the England stars who appear in Sven's last supper have been voted for by over 3000 football fans," said Steve North, head of UKTV G2. "What better way to mark the start of the world cup than with a witty homage to our England hopefuls."