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Wales - 1953 / 54 British Home Championship
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Wales - 1953 / 54 British Home Championship
Football - 1953 / 1954 British Home Championship - Wales 1 England 4
The Wales team group before kick-off at Ninian Park, Cardiff, on 10/10/1953.
Back (left to right): Ray Daniel, Alfred Sherwood, Ronald Howells, Roy Burgess, Roy Paul, John Charles.
Front: William Foukles, Reginald Davies, Wally Barnes, Ivor Allchurch, Roy Clarke.
The 1953 Home Championship was also the home nations qualifying tournament for the 1954 FIFA World Cup
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This print takes us back to a historic moment in Welsh football history. It captures the Wales national team group before their clash against England in the 1953/54 British Home Championship at Ninian Park, Cardiff. The date was October 10th, 1953, and anticipation filled the air as these talented athletes prepared for battle. In this remarkable snapshot, we see the players lined up with determination etched on their faces. Standing tall at the back are Ray Daniel, Alfred Sherwood, Ronald Howells, Roy Burgess, Roy Paul, and John Charles - a formidable defensive wall ready to defend their nation's honor. In front of them stand William Foukles, Reginald Davies, Wally Barnes, Ivor Allchurch - an icon of Welsh football - and Roy Clarke. The significance of this match goes beyond regional pride; it served as a qualifying tournament for the prestigious 1954 FIFA World Cup. As they posed for this photograph by Colorsport Images (not affiliated with any company), little did they know that their journey would lead them towards international glory. This evocative image transports us back to a time when passion for football ran deep within every player's veins. It serves as a timeless reminder of Wales' rich sporting heritage and celebrates those who paved the way for future generations of Welsh talent on both domestic and international stages.
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