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Andrew Watson: Football's first black international
Updated 1928 GMT (0328 HKT) December 22, 2011
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Andrew Watson pictured with his Scotland teammates in 1881. Watson made his international debut the same year, captaining Scotland to a 6-1 victory over England at London's Oval stadium. The defeat remains the heaviest England have suffered on home soil. Scottish Football Museum
Watson is pictured here alongside his international teammates in 1882. He was a key part of the Scotland team which pioneered a short passing style of football. Scottish Football Museum
Football historian Richard McBrearty believes Watson paved the way for future stars such as Brazilian legend Pele. AFP/Getty Images
