Born in Swindon, Archer was the first schoolboy of the town to be awarded an England cap when he played for the team against Wales at Watford in 1913.
[1] In 1916, he lied about his age to be admitted into the Army for the First World War and was later invalided back into civilian life after being gassed.
[1] His professional football career began at Bristol Rovers before he transferred to his home club of Swindon Town in 1920.
[1] He was ever present in the 1928-29 FA Cup run when Swindon were beaten in the fifth round by Arsenal.
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