William Oakley

William John Oakley (27 April 1873 – 20 September 1934) was a Victorian era footballer who played as a full back for the renowned amateur clubs the Corinthians and Casuals, and captained the England team once, in a match against Ireland in 1901.

Educated at Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford University, Oakley was awarded a total of 16 England caps between 1895 and 1901, and won his only game as captain by the score of 3-0.

In 1894, he was the English long jump champion.

He was a close friend of the England centre forward G.O. Smith, with whom he worked as a schoolmaster, and eventually as joint headmaster, of Ludgrove School after his retirement from football.

External links

* [http://www.englandfc.com/Profiles/php/PlayerProfileByName.php?id=714 Oakley's England player profile]
* [http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamCapt/CaptMtch1872.html England captains 1872-1914]