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First black England player revealed to be Benjamin Odeje

Benjamin Odeje has been confirmed by the Football Association as the first black footballer to represent an England national side.

Laurie Cunningham had been recognised as England's first black footballer at any level when the then-West Bromwich Albion player appeared for the Under-21s in 1977.

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