England Team

North America Team

The Council of the Football Association selected a strong eleven to oppose the Canadians, who have been touring in this country since the beginning of the season, and at Kennington Oval on Saturday the home side justified their choice by a very substantial victory. Cold, bright weather and a dry ground were the conditions under which the game took place. Quite early, the Englishmen showed better style and combination, and their ultimate success was in no way surprising. Soon after the start the visitors were driven back and, although defending well, they failed to stop a goal by Cotterill for England. Again the home side attacked and several times the ball was driven behind; but the Canadians occasionally acted on the aggressive and in one instance Gay narrowly escaped being beaten. However, Smith at last added a second goal, while a pass from the centre enabled the same player to register a third. There was no further scoring prior to half-time. On resuming, Shea, the visitors' goalkeeper, saved various shots during an attack that was kept up with great energy until a fourth point came from the foot of Smith on the English right wing. Momentarily the Canadians forced the game, but Smith obtained another goal, following which a point for the Canadians was noted, and also a sixth by Henfrey for England, who were left the winners by six goals to one.