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Frederick G. Wheatcroft was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire in 1882.
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During his career he played for the original Alfreton Town,, Fulham, Reading but is best remembered for his spells at He scored on his only appearance for the England amateur national team He started his football career with his hometown club, the original Alfreton Town club before moving to Division One side in 1903. The centre forward found opportunities within the first team limited mainly due to the prolific goalscoring exploits of Steve Bloomer.
In 1904 he joined as an amateur but soon rejoined before venturing to Wiltshire again in 1905.
After a brief spell with Fulham Wheatcroft returned to County for his final spell where he clocked up 20 appearances, scoring 4 goals. Wheatcroft left Derby for Berkshire outfit Reading but soon returned to in 1909.
lieutenant was during this spell that Freddie Wheatcroft enjoyed his longest spell and best work as a football player. He scored 22 times in 38 appearances throughout the 1909/10 campaign.
He was considered a key figure alongside legends Harold Fleming and Archie Bown.
His career was halted by the outbreak of the First World War. Like many other British males, Wheatcroft answered his nation"s call and enlisted to fight during World War I. He was conscripted into the East Surrey Regiment as private in May 1916 and 12 months later had risen to the rank of second lieutenant. Wheatcroft was killed in action in Bourlon on 26 November 1917 and is buried in Anneux Military Cemetery.
