England Boys
After the final trial match on 31 March, Arthur was selected for his first cap against Wales on 21 April at Ninian Park, Cardiff


Notice that the cap is in the opponent's colours

Arthur standing, left hand side
Following the Wales games, Arthur keeps his place for the Scotland game to be played at Highbury


Hope this will do ...
Sorry, but I just love this postcard

Paper rosette

Souvenier hard backed
program.

Arthur, sitting on the ground, right hand side


meeting HRH, Duke of York




Official program of events
Finally another good performance earns Arthur his 3rd cap against Northern Ireland
played at Celtic Park, Belfast on May 26th. However, because Ireland had just
joined the Schools association, it meant that Arthur was the first Co. Durham boy
to be capped against all three of the home countries.


The England boys meet the Mayor of Belfast

Arthur, front row second from the left


match program
Great action picture shows Arthur
challenging an opponent


Arthur, standing right hand side

The actual badge from his
1934 England shirt
As a result of his England performances, Arthur was immediately
signed at the age of 14 by Sunderland AFC, a rare thing
in those days !!
However, to continue his development, Arthur was allowed to
play for Hylton Colliery juniors, we believe the picture below is that
of Hylton Colliery Juniors approx 1935 - 36
