Born in Crowle, Lincolnshire, Foxall had been playing football at Gainsborough Trinity, where he spent three seasons, before being signed by West Ham United in 1934.

[2] Foxall could operate anywhere along the forward line, and was often moved from the right wing to a more central role, swapping with Sam Small, by Charlie Paynter.

[3] His career at West Ham was cut short by a knee injury sustained in a game against Queens Park Rangers in September 1944.

[2] He subsequently joined Southern League side Colchester United in 1948, where he spent two seasons.

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