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England's oldest players during the 1896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Goodall | 32:290 | 11978 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| George Kinsey | 29:269 | 10862 | 16 Mar 1896v Wales |
| Arthur George Henfrey | 28:94 | 10321 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Harry Wood | 27:282 | 10144 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Rupert Renorden Sandilands | 27:221 | 10083 | 16 Mar 1896v Wales |
| Billy Bassett | 27:67 | 9929 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Edgar Chadwick | 26:266 | 9763 | 07 Mar 1896v Ireland |
| Fred Spikesley | 26:41 | 9538 | 07 Mar 1896v Ireland |
| Jimmy Crabtree | 24:103 | 8869 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Gilbert Smith | 23:130 | 8531 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Lewis Vaughan Lodge | 23:104 | 8505 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Tommy Crawshaw | 23:98 | 8499 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| George Barkley Raikes | 23:21 | 8422 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| William John Oakley | 22:342 | 8378 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |
| Steve Bloomer | 22:55 | 8091 | 16 Mar 1896v Wales |
| CJ Burnup | 20:135 | 7440 | 04 Apr 1896v Scotland |