John Cockerell (22 November 1845 – 27 January 1937)[1] was an English amateur athlete who played for England in two of the unofficial football matches against Scotland in 1870 and 1871.
[2] The family firm was appointed as coal merchants to HM King Edward VII in 1901.
Alcock convened a committee of club captains to advise on the selection of players, with Cockerell representing Brixton.
[5] Cockerell retained his place for the next match on 25 February 1871, in which he alternated in goal with Morton Betts,[8] otherwise playing as a forward.
[1] Cockerell worked as a clerk in his uncle's coal business until 1882, when he endeavoured to set up on his own account.