Walter Winterbottom (1946 - 1962)

Full Name:
Sir Walter Winterbottom
Born:
31st January 1913, Oldham
Notes:
Winterbottom’s playing career at Manchester United came to an end in 1938 due to a spinal injury. After serving as a physical instructor in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, he became the national director of coaching and the first manager of the England national team. He was also responsible for coaching the amateur and youth international squads, as well as managing the Football League inter-league side. Winterbottom oversaw nearly all aspects of England’s international football operations—ranging from training and coaching programs to arranging accommodation, meals, and travel for four consecutive World Cups (1950, 1954, 1958, and 1962)—with the exception of team selection, which remained under the control of The FA Select Committee.
He stepped down after the 1962 World Cup and was awarded a knighthood in 1978.

England Match Statistics

  • Match Type
  • Played
  • Won
  • Drawn
  • Lost
  • For
  • Against
  • FriendlyFR 66 37 11 17 186 104
  • World Cup QualifierWCQ 14 12 2 0 56 14
  • World Cup FinalsWCF 14 3 5 6 19 21
  • European Championship QualifierECQ 1 0 1 0 1 1
  • British Home ChampionshipHC 44 26 13 5 121 56
  • Competitive 73 41 21 11 197 92
  • Home, Away or Neutral
  • Played
  • Won
  • Drawn
  • Lost
  • For
  • Against
  • Home 58 40 12 6 194 82
  • Away 68 36 15 16 172 93
  • Neutral 13 2 5 6 17 21
  • Totals
  • 139
  • 78
  • 32
  • 28
  • 383
  • 196

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Match List