hi Michael

Yes I remember the Comptons very well.
Denis Compton was a fine cricketer being an all-rounder. He did not bowl as much for England but his batting was enough to win many a game. With Bill (WJ) Edrich the became known as the Middlesex twins. Denis became more famous than his brother and featured in the Brilcream advertisements among others.

Leslie Compton was a "stopper" Centre Half in a great Arsenal side. Though I don't think he ever played cricket for England.

Being from ooop North I remember another double international at football and cricket in Willie Watson. He played for several clubs - principally Sunderland - and England.

At cricket he was a classy left-handed batsman and played most of his career with Yorkshire ( where he was born -as did any player chosen for Yorkshire in those days) and Leicestershire. Willie was also a very fine fielder when this activity was not one in which many cricketers of that era excelled.

Another double international I remember was Arthur Milton of Gloucestershire. Another lefthander who played for Arsenal among others.

Arthur - I know Jim Cumbes - he is now Chairman of Lancashire Cricket Club.

I have a double recognition of sorts - I have played against Jim both at cricket and football - in friendlies of course.

cheers

MikeL2