Why are so many British footballers playing in Serie A? | Serie A
By: Richard Foster | Published: 2026-10-07 12:00:09 | Source: www.theguardian.com
What do Jimmy Greaves, Ray Wilkins, David Beckham, Paul Gascoigne and Kyle Walker have in common? They all made more than 50 appearances for England as well as playing for Italian clubs. While they are household names, the first Englishman to represent an Italian club is less familiar.
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