Thomas Heathcote Sorby (16 February 1856 – 13 December 1930) was an English amateur footballer who made one appearance for England.
[3] His solitary England appearance came when he was one of five new players selected for the match against Wales at the Kennington Oval on 18 January 1879.
[4] England's two goals came from Sorby and fellow débutante, Herbert Whitfeld, with William Davies scoring for Wales.
[5] According to the football historian, Philip Gibbons, "England were surprised by the level of skill shown by the Welsh team".
[7] His brother, Albert Ernest Sorby (1859–1934) was a clergyman who became rector at Darfield, South Yorkshire, and a member of the Upton Park Football Club.