He was named as a reserve for the Third Division South representative team in a match against the Third Division North on 2 April 1957. Coote also played for the representative London XI team, which reached the final of the 1955–58 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
He was selected as a backup player for the Third Division South's representative team in a match against the Third Division North on April 2, 1957. Coote also played for the London XI squad that reached the 1955-58 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final.