A look at the other names on this England team of 1941 will probably provide the answer.

Bartram (Charlton Athletic), Bacuzzi (Fulham), Hapgood (Arsenal captain), Britton (Everton), Cullis (Wolves), Buckingham (Spurs), Kirchen (Arsenal), Hagan (Sheffield United), Welsh (Charlton Athletic), Goulden (West Ham) Finch (Barnet).

It was only the `wartime international` tag that prevented this from being recognised a a full England international team and Lester being awarded a full cap. Of course Lester may not have made the team in peacetime but thats another matter.

Wales 2, England 3 at Cardiff 7/6/1941.

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