England archive · Forward · 1938–1948
Tommy Lawton
Tommy Lawton scored 22 goals for England, joint 17th on the all-time list, in 23 appearances between 1938 and 1948. Born in Bolton on 6 October 1919, the forward made his debut against Wales on 22 October 1938.
Lawton's England career ran for almost a decade, ending with his final appearance on 26 September 1948. His 22 goals keep him among the top 20 scorers in the national team's history.
Lawton's England career ran for almost a decade, ending with his final appearance on 26 September 1948. His 22 goals keep him among the top 20 scorers in the national team's history.
Caps23
Goals22
England legacy
Joint No.17 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born6 October 1919
- BirthplaceBolton
- England debut22 October 1938 v Wales
- Goals22 Joint No.17 all-time
Profile
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Every England goal
Tommy Lawton's goals
Goals22In our match records, 2 from the spot
Matches scored in15Of 23 caps
Hat-tricks2Three or more in a match
Opponents10Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 4 |
| 1939 | 2 |
| 1940 | 0 |
| 1941 | 0 |
| 1942 | 0 |
| 1943 | 0 |
| 1944 | 0 |
| 1945 | 0 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Portugal
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Netherlands
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Ireland
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Wales
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Italy
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Belgium
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Sweden
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Scotland
- First England goal
- v Wales, 22 October 1938 · British Home Championship
- Latest
- v Italy, 16 May 1948 · International friendly
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 16 May 1948 |
Italy 0–4 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 23' |
| 21 | 19 Nov 1947 |
England 4–2 SwedenInternational friendly |
International friendly | 18' pen |
| 20 | 5 Nov 1947 |
England 2–2 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 86' |
| 19 | 18 Oct 1947 |
Wales 0–3 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 25' |
| 17–18 | 21 Sep 1947 |
Belgium 2–5 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 1', 63' |
| 13–16 | 25 May 1947 |
Portugal 0–10 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick 1', 11', 38', 61' |
| 9–12 | 27 Nov 1946 |
England 8–2 NetherlandsInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick 20', 24', 35', 78' |
| 8 | 12 Nov 1946 |
England 3–0 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 39' |
| 7 | 28 Sep 1946 |
Ireland 2–7 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 80' |
| 6 | 13 May 1939 |
Italy 2–2 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 19' |
| 5 | 15 Apr 1939 |
Scotland 1–2 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 88' |
| 4 | 16 Nov 1938 |
England 7–0 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 8' |
Show all 15 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 Nov 1938 | 
England 4–0 NorwayInternational friendly |
International friendly | 35' |
| 2 | 26 Oct 1938 | England 3–0 Rest of EuropeInternational friendly | International friendly | 39' |
| 1 | 22 Oct 1938 |
Wales 4–2 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | pen |