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David Howell

1958–

United Kingdom

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David Howell (born 10 October 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He played non-league football for many years, becoming the first black captain of the England Semi-Professional Team, until making his Football League debut with Barnet at the age of 32. He later spent several years as manager of Harrow Borough.

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