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100 sports stars who would have failed Jack Wilshere's England test - part one

England's sportspersons that were not born in the country

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Tuesday 15 October 2013 12:05 EDT
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Terry Butcher (Football, born Singapore) Defender played in three World Cups and won 77 caps.
Terry Butcher (Football, born Singapore) Defender played in three World Cups and won 77 caps.

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This nation’s first Olympic champion was born in Australia and its new batting hope in Zimbabwe. For over a century the world has been plundered for talent and handed flags of convenience.

To see the gallery of 'imported' heroes 1-50, CLICK HERE or click view gallery

For part two, showing imported heroes 51-100, CLICK HERE

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Wilshere hits out at flawed England rules

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