 Charles
Wreford-Brown was born in Bristol on 9th October 1866. He was
educated at Charterhouse School and at this time public schools
were pioneering the game of football. He was a talented
sportsman and played football and cricket for Oxford University.
After leaving university he played cricket for he played cricket
for Gloucestershire and football for the Old Carthusians.
On the 2nd March 1889 Wreford-Brown won his first international
cap playing at centre-half for England against Ireland. England
won 6-1.
Wreford-Brown was appointed to the council of the Football
Association in 1892 as the representative of Old Carthusians. He
won his second cap for England against Wales in 1894. This time
he was appointed captain and played an important role in the 5-1
victory.
Wreford-Brown was also captain the following year. After a three
year gap he was recalled to play for England against Scotland
and helped his country to a 3-1 victory.
After retiring from playing Wreford-Brown represented Oxford
University on the FA Council. He also served as a vice-president
of the FA between 1941 and 1951.
Charles Wreford-Brown died on 26th November 1951.
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