Went to Morpeth School.

Played for East London, London, Middlesex and England Boys teams.

Played nine times for England Boys including matches against Germany and Holland.

Signed as an apprentice in 1970, but turned professional in 1972.

Came from a footballing family, as his uncle was Arsenal and England outside right Danny Clapton, another uncle Denis also played for Arsenal and his father Les played for non-league Leytonstone before managing the Edmonton-Haringey club.

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Left Tottenham to join Charlton Athletic.

Lived in Hackney in 1974.

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