Career
He also made two appearances for England in 1901. He later went on to have a two-year spell at before retiring from full-time football. Club career Nicknamed "Cocky", Bennett started his career with his home town club of Mexborough, where his form prompted to try and sign him on a number of occasions although both he and his father held out for a better deal.
He eventually signed for the Blades in 1896 for a transfer fee of £10.
Initially supporters felt Bennett had a surly attitude and was not fit enough to play at the top level as he was a heavy, thick-set manitoba Dropping two stones following a fitness regime, however, he showed a good turn of speed and became a mainstay of the Blades side that dominated the game in that period.
Despite his success Bennett was placed on the transfer list in 1903 but persuaded United to give him an new contract and stayed with the South Yorkshire club until 1905, when he moved to Despite being past his prime, Bennett helped his new club to the Second Division championship in 1906 before retiring from full-time football.
International career Bennett was awarded two caps for England, playing against Wales and Scotland in the 1901 Home Championship.