King George's Jubilee Trust silver trophy presented to the Preston North End goalkeeper George "Harry" Holdcroft,  on marble base inscribed "presente

King George's Jubilee Trust silver trophy presented to the Preston North End goalkeeper George "Harry" Holdcroft,  on marble base inscribed "presented by The Football Association for personal service in connecion with King George's Jubilee Trust May 1935 GH Holdcroft"., hallmarked silver, Denton & Down, Birmingham, 1934,  height (including base) 16cm. Harry Holdcroft (Preston North End, Everton and England goalkeeper) Lots 641 to 665 George Henry Holdcroft (known as Harry) 1909 – 1983 played for Port Vale and Darlington before moving to Everton and was part of their chamionship winning squad of 1931-1932 but he is perhaps best known for his time at Preston North End making  172 consecutive appearances (263 in total) helping the Lambs to promotion in 1933-34. He also kept a clean sheet in their 1938 FA Cup final victory over Huddersfield town. Holdcroft was selected to play for England twice in the 1936 Home Internationals against Wales and Ireland.