England archive · Forward · 1950–1958
Nat Lofthouse
Nat Lofthouse scored 30 goals for England, joint seventh on the all-time list, in 33 appearances between 1950 and 1958. Born in Bolton on 27 August 1925, the forward made his debut against Yugoslavia on 22 November 1950.
Lofthouse was selected for the 1954 World Cup, where England reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 26 November 1958, eight years after his debut.
Lofthouse was selected for the 1954 World Cup, where England reached the quarter-finals. His final England appearance came on 26 November 1958, eight years after his debut.
Caps33
Goals30
England legacy
Joint No.7 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born27 August 1925
- BirthplaceBolton
- England debut22 November 1950 v Yugoslavia
- Goals30 Joint No.7 all-time
Major tournaments
1954 FIFA World Cup
Every England goal
Nat Lofthouse's goals
Goals30In our match records
Matches scored in18Of 33 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents13Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2 |
| 1951 | 3 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 3 |
| 1955 | 4 |
| 1956 | 2 |
| 1957 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Belgium
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Ireland
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Wales
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Austria
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Finland
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Denmark
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Scotland
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United States
- First England goal
- v Yugoslavia, 22 November 1950 · International friendly
- Latest
- v Soviet Union, 22 October 1958 · International friendly
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 22 Oct 1958 | England 5–0 Soviet UnionInternational friendly | International friendly | 90' |
| 28–29 | 20 May 1956 |
Finland 1–5 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | ×2 |
| 26–27 | 2 Oct 1955 |
Denmark 1–5 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 31', 41' |
| 24–25 | 2 Apr 1955 |
England 7–2 ScotlandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 7', 27' |
| 23 | 26 Jun 1954 | 
Uruguay 4–2 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Quarter-final |
FIFA World Cup · Quarter-final | 16' |
| 21–22 | 17 Jun 1954 |
Belgium 4–4 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Group 4 |
FIFA World Cup · Group 4 | 37', 91' |
| 20 | 11 Nov 1953 |
England 3–1 IrelandBritish Home Championship · Group 3 |
British Home Championship · Group 3 | 75' |
| 18–19 | 10 Oct 1953 |
Wales 1–4 EnglandBritish Home Championship · Group 3 |
British Home Championship · Group 3 | 51', 52' |
| 16–17 | 8 Jun 1953 |
United States 3–6 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | ×2 |
| 15 | 24 May 1953 | 
Chile 1–2 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 68' |
| 13–14 | 26 Nov 1952 |
England 5–0 BelgiumInternational friendly |
International friendly | 42', 86' |
| 11–12 | 12 Nov 1952 |
England 5–2 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 10', 75' |
Show all 18 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 Oct 1952 |
Ireland 2–2 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 2' |
| 8–9 | 28 May 1952 | 
Switzerland 0–3 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 51', 87' |
| 6–7 | 25 May 1952 |
Austria 2–3 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 25', 83' |
| 5 | 28 Nov 1951 |
England 2–2 AustriaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 75' |
| 3–4 | 14 Nov 1951 |
England 2–0 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 40', 83' |
| 1–2 | 22 Nov 1950 | England 2–2 YugoslaviaInternational friendly | International friendly | 29', 34' |