Right back Bob Crompton played 41 matches for England (1902-14) , he was captain in 22 of these games. The previous appearance record was 23 (Steve Bloomer), and Crompton's record stood from 1909-1952.
He also represented The Football League 17 times
In 1907 the imperious looking Crompton was measured at 5' 10½" and 13st. 10lbs.(1.79m, 87kg).
He was a British Home Championship winner in 1903-04, 1908-09, 1910-11 & 1912-13.
He was a British Home Championship winner in 1903-04, 1908-09, 1910-11 & 1912-13.
Here is a breakdown of his record:
Overall
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
41
|
27
|
8
|
6
|
vs.
Wales
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
12
|
9
|
3
|
0
|
vs. Ireland
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
10
|
8
|
0
|
2
|
vs. Scotland
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
12
|
3
|
5
|
4
|
vs. Austria
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
vs. Hungary
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
vs. Bohemia
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
