19 Facts About Claude Ashton

Claude Thesiger Ashton was an English amateur footballer and first-class cricketer.

Claude Ashton made one appearance for the England national team in 1925 when he was appointed team captain.

Claude Ashton's brothers included Hubert, Gilbert and Percy, all of whom played first-class cricket.

Claude Ashton was educated at Winchester College where he was captain of cricket, football, racquets and fives.

Claude Ashton then went up to Trinity College, Cambridge and earned his blue at hockey, cricket and football.

Claude Ashton first played for the University Cricket eleven in May 1921, and in 1921 he made 557 runs for the university at an average of 46.41.

Claude Ashton thus ended his time with the university in rather dismal circumstances.

In six games for Essex in 1934, Claude Ashton scored 416 runs and headed the averages with 59.42.

Claude Ashton played for the "Amateurs" in the 1929 FA Charity Shield.

Claude Ashton increased the lead two minutes before the break after a cross from Hegan, when he "proceeded to slot the ball gently past the surprised goalkeeper".

Claude Ashton was selected for the England national team for the match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, Belfast on 24 October 1925, and was appointed captain for his solitary appearance for the full national side, playing at centre-forward.

Claude Ashton did not have a particularly memorable game, failing to "give cohesion to his line and his shooting was weak".

Claude Ashton was generally considered to be a good tackler and dribbler, but weak in the air.

Claude Ashton was the last player to captain England in his only international.

Claude Ashton made 12 appearances for the England Amateur XI.

Claude Ashton was married to Isabel Norman-Butler and had three children.

Claude Ashton was commissioned as an acting pilot officer in No 909 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force on 5 July 1938, he was promoted to flying officer later that year.

Claude Ashton was called to active service at the outbreak of the Second World War, and was promoted flight lieutenant on 18 September 1939.

Claude Ashton is buried in the Ingatestone and Fryerning Cemetery in Essex.