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First Among Equals - The Laurie Cunningham Story

The story of Laurie Cunningham, who became the first black footballer to play for England at any level when he was selected for an under-21 international against Scotland in 1977. This marked a watershed moment in British culture, inspiring a generation of young black players not only to believe they belonged in the country, but that they could represent it. Featuring interviews with Vincente Del Bosque, Cyrille Regis, Viv Anderson, Peter Reid, Ian Wright, John Barnes, Paul Ince and many more.

English
  • Originally Aired March 6, 2013
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network ITV1
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