On this day: New role at Pompey for Froggatt

On January 20, 1951, Jack Froggatt '“ capped twice by England at outside-left '“ played at centre-half for the first time in a 2-1 win at Stoke City.
Jack Forggatt wearing one of his England capsJack Forggatt wearing one of his England caps
Jack Forggatt wearing one of his England caps

So successful in his new role, he remained in the centre of Pompey’s half-back line for more than two years and was selected nine times for this country in the position.

Froggatt eventually returned to the wing and was capped twice more.