Henry Hughton
Henry Timothy Hughton (born 18 November 1959) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in England, he represented Ireland at under-21 level. Career Club career Hughton was born in Stratford, London. He played in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace and Brentford. He later played non-league football for Enfield. International career Hughton made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team, against England in 1981. Family Hughton was born in England to an Irish mother and a Ghanaian father. He is the younger brother of Ireland international footballer Chris Hughton and uncle to Chris's son Cian Hughton, who also played League football. References 1959 births Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Newham Men's association football defenders Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers English men's footballers Leyton Orient F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Enfield F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Irish people of Ghanaian descent English people of Irish descent English sportspeople of Ghanaian descent Black British sportsmen Black Irish sportspeople