Frank Etheridge Saunders (26 August 1864 – 14 May 1905) was an English international

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, who played as a

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Career

Born in

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, Saunders played for Swifts, and earned one cap for

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in 1888. He also played numerous times for Gloucester City.

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* 1864 births 1905 deaths English men's footballers England men's international footballers Swifts F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Men's association football central defenders Footballers from Brighton {{England-footy-defender-1860s-stub