Career
He also represented England on one occasion. Clarke joined Spurs in March 1949 from Lovells Athletic. He played a total of 322 matches at centre half and netting four goals in all competitions between 1949-1956.
A cornerstone of the push and run side of the early 1950s when he featured in all 42 matches of the Championship winning side of 1950-1951.
After retiring from competitive football, Clarke joined the club"s coaching staff Clarke made his only appearance for England on 4 April 1954, against Scotland at Hampden Park in the 1953-1954 British Home Championship.
The match also served as a 1954 qualification tie.