first choice status in 1965–66 due to the emergence of John Farmer and he left in the summer of 1966 for Millwall. He spent two seasons at The Den before finishing his career with Southend United. International Leslie won five caps for the Scottish national team while with Airdrie, all during the 1960–61 season. His international debut came on 22 October 1960, against Wales; Scotland lost the game 2–0, but his performance earned many plaudits. He was due to play for Scotland in the infamous 9–3 defeat by England at Wembley, but he was injured one week beforehand and Frank Haffey was selected instead. Later life After his retirement from playing, Leslie coached at Southend and went on to a role as trainer-coach at Millwall. He was later involved in coaching schools football. Leslie died in June 2019, aged 84. Career statistics Source: International Source: References External links London Hearts profile 1935 births 2019 deaths Footballers from Edinburgh Scottish footballers Scotland international footballers Scottish Football League representative players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Association football goalkeepers Newtongrange Star F.C. players Hibernian F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players West Ham United F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Southend United F.C. non-playing staff Millwall F.C. non-playing staff Royal Artillery soldiers 20th-century British Army personnel