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Leslie Compton

Centre-back · Arsenal FC · historical profile

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English footballer (1912–1984)

1912–1984

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1984-12-27

Leslie Harry Compton was an English sportsman who played football and cricket for Arsenal and Middlesex, respectively. He gained two England caps late in his football career, and remains the oldest outfield player to debut for England. His brother, Denis, was also a footballer and cricketer for Arsenal and Middlesex, though Leslie was more successful in football and Denis in cricket.

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