England’s first black player, Viv Anderson, is auctioning his Three Lions debut shirt and cap as part of a memorabilia collection set to fetch more than £100,000

Viv Anderson is selling his England shirt and cap from his international debut as part of a collection of memorabilia expected to fetch more than £100,000.

Anderson became the first black player to represent England when he made his debut against Czechoslovakia in 1978.

He was a defender at Nottingham Forest at the time and went on to play for Arsenal, Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday before retiring in 1995. He made a total of 30 appearances for England.

Anderson, 68, is also selling his 1980 European Cup winners’ medal and a championship plaque from Forest’s 1978 title win, part of a collection to be auctioned by Graham Budd Auctions next month.

“All I’ve ever wanted to do is play football,” Anderson said. “I’ve worked hard, had a great career and I’m glad I’ve inspired people along the way.

Former England star Viv Anderson is auctioning items from his Three Lions debut

Anderson’s first cap for the Three Lions came in a friendly against Czechoslovakia in 1978

He is selling the match cap and shirt in a collection worth more than £100,000

Anderson revealed that he is selling off the various memorabilia for the benefit of his family

‘It’s time to sell some of the great memories from my time as a professional footballer. I’d like my family to benefit from them and I hope some of the items will be shared with the world for people to enjoy.

‘As we head into Black History Month, it’s important to remember that Black players often had to fight to get to and keep their positions. This memorabilia is a part of that history.’