1938 F.A. Cup Final programme and luncheon menu originally owned by the Preston North End goalkeeper George "Harry" Holdcroft, very good condition, n

1938 F.A. Cup Final programme and luncheon menu originally owned by the Preston North End goalkeeper George "Harry" Holdcroft, very good condition, no writing or rusting to staples, (2) Preston beat Huddersfield Town 1-00 aet.  The luncheon menu is for the team's return journey by LMS from London Euston to Preston on the Monday after the Cup Final, 2nd May 1938. 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.