Arthur Milton, the last living person to represent England at both football and cricket, passed away last week at the age of 79.

He joined Arsenal as an amateur in 1945 but had to wait six years before making his League debut against Aston Villa in March 1951. Only eight months later, at the age of 23, the Bristol-born outside-right was chosen for England's friendly with Austria at Wembley.

Alf Ramsey, with a penalty, and Nat Lofthouse scored England's goals in a 2-2 draw in front of 98,000 fans.

The England team that day was: Gil Merrick, Alf Ramsey, Bill Eckersley, Billy Wright (captain), Jack Froggatt, Jimmy Dickinson, Arthur Milton, Ivor Broadis, Nat Lofthouse, Eddie Baily and Les Medley.

It proved to be Clement Arthur Milton's only England cap at football. He appeared in six Test Matches at cricket and for a time skippered Gloucestershire.

He scored 21 goals in 84 games for Arsenal, helping them to the League title in 1953, before signing for Bristol City for a £4,000 fee.