Background
George Burton was born on 29 August 1855 in Wakefield.
George Burton was born on 29 August 1855 in Wakefield.
He attended Winchester College.
Burton made his international debut on 10 March 1879 at Edinburgh in the Scotland vs England match. He was considered a very fast and "brilliant player" when the ball was in the open. He also captained Blacheath for a time.
Also considered a fine dribbler, attributed to his education at Winchester, and a sure tackle.
Of the 6 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 4 occasions. He played his final match for England on 19 March 1881 at Edinburgh in the Scotland vs England match.