‘Cannonball’ Astall dead
ENGLAND’S oldest surviving international footballer, Gordon Astall, has died aged 93.
Gordon played twice for the Three Lions in 1956 under manager Walter Winterbottom – scoring in a 5-1 victory in Finland then featuring in a 3-1 win over West Germany days later.
Winger Gordon was dubbed “Cannonball” thanks to his fierce shot and was spotted playing for a Royal Marines side shortly after the Second World War.
The dad of two played for Plymouth, Torquay and Birmingham, then worked in insurance and coached teams.
The FA and Plymouth Argyle said they are “deeply saddened”. Birmingham City said: “Our thoughts are with his family.”
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