David James explores why England have only ever had one Black senior goalkeeper | Football News
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 11, 2023
Over 100 players from a diverse background have played for the England men's and women's senior teams.
Viv Anderson was the first Black player to earn a senior cap in 1978. Luther Blissett was the first Black player to score in a Three Lions shirt. John Barnes was the first Black player to play in a World Cup for England. Paul Ince was the nation's first Black captain. Ashley Cole was the first Black player to earn 100 England caps.
But there has only ever been one Black goalkeeper: David James.
