The National Football Museum's Hall of Fame has officially accepted Jack Leslie's posthumous induction as the country's first black player to be called up.
For England's 1925 Home Nations Championship match against Ireland, the Plymouth Argyle legend was chosen.
But because of the color of his skin, his call-up was canceled, and he was never selected again.
Former England midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking described Jack as a "lovely man who would do anything for you.".
"I am honored to see him given this special honor of being inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
"Jack's story serves as an important reminder of the prejudice that black players have faced in the past, and it demonstrates how those players paved the way for those who came after them to be treated equally and achieve fame, judged on their talent and ability rather than the color of their skin. ".
Leslie was honored at West Ham United's London Stadium by fellow former player Carlton Cole and Leslie's granddaughters Lyn, Gill, and Les. Leslie passed away in 1988 at the age of 87.
Between 1921 and 1935, he spent 14 years as a Plymouth player, appearing 400 times and contributing more than 130 goals to the team.
Leslie worked in the West Ham boot room in the 1960s and 1970s after retiring.
A statue of him was unveiled outside Plymouth Argyle's stadium in 2022.
