Cuthbert Ottaway Cuthbert Ottaway Cuthbert John Ottaway (19 July 1850 – 2 April 1878), was an English footballer. He was the first captain of the England football team and led his side in the first official international football match. Representing his university at five different sports – a record that remains unmatched – Ottaway was also a noted cricketer until his retirement shortly before his early death at the age of only 27. Cuthbert Ottaway was born in Dover, the only child of James Ottaway, a surgeon and former mayor of the town. He was educated at Eton (where he was a
History of the Spain national football team and Nacho the last one. Cristiano Ronaldo made a hat-trick for Portugal. Spain won the second match against Iran with a goal by Diego Costa. "Note: A = Away kits, T = Third kits, otherwise Home kits." History of the Spain national football team The history of the Spain national football team dates back to the team's formation and first ever international match in 1920. The Spain national football team has experienced a number of successes, most notably their victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The first Spain national football team was constituted in 1920, with the main objective