Yes Lescott has done really well this year,i remember an FA Cup game a few years back when he was still playing for Wolves against the Toon. He was still in his teens and he kept Shearer quiet that day(no mean feat) and Wolves won 3-2. It was a while ago,Bobby Robson was still the manager!
I believe that Jonathon Woodgate is the best,natural centre-half in the country...but of course he is a crock so he is a big miss
Young Steven Taylor is the future of course,along with Micah Richards,that young man is a monster!