Benny Cross

Benjamin Cross was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Burnley. He stood 5 ft 6ins and weighed 9st 10 lbs.

Early life

Cross was born in Birkenhead and played for junior teams there. During the First World War he played for Liverpool, and then joined Burnley which at that time were one of the best UK teams.

Career

He forged a famous attacking partnership with Weaver, and captained England schoolboys against Scotland at the international level, going on to play for England. He held an English league championship medal for 1920–21 season.