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England's oldest players during the 1888 season, and their age in years and days on the occasion of their final appearance, starting or coming on as a substitute.
For each player age is given in days, and in years and days, from their date of birth.
| Player | Age (Y:d) | Age (days) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Roberts | 28:348 | 10575 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Cecil Holden-White | 27:134 | 9996 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| Charles Mason | 24:309 | 9075 | 04 Feb 1888v Wales |
| John Goodall | 24:272 | 9038 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| George Woodhall | 24:194 | 8960 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| Percy Melmoth Walters | 24:190 | 8956 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Dennis Hodgetts | 24:131 | 8897 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Fred Dewhurst | 24:113 | 8879 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Charles Shelton | 24:76 | 8842 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Albert Aldridge | 23:359 | 8760 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Frank Saunders | 23:161 | 8562 | 04 Feb 1888v Wales |
| George Haworth | 23:151 | 8552 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| Bob Howarth | 22:270 | 8306 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| Tinsley Lindley | 22:162 | 8198 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Henry Allen | 22:78 | 8114 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Albert Allen | 21:0 | 7671 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Robert Holmes | 20:289 | 7594 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |
| Billy Moon | 19:263 | 7203 | 17 Mar 1888v Scotland |
| Billy Bassett | 19:70 | 7010 | 07 Apr 1888v Ireland |