England Internationals
Several Old Westminsters were capped for England, either whilst at the school or subsequently.
The following six scholars played for England whilst at the school (with the number of caps received whilst registered with Old Westminsters F.C.):
- Stanley S. Harris (4 caps)
- Alban Harrison (2 caps)
- Billy Moon (7 caps)
- Rupert Sandilands (5 caps)
- John Veitch (1 cap)
- William Winckworth (2 cap)
On 25 February 1893 Alban Harrison, Rupert Sandilands and William Winckworth, played together in the match against Ireland, with Winckworth and Sandilands both scoring in a 6-1 victory.
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