football for another four seasons whilst also qualifying as a chartered accountant, before finally hanging up his boots at the age of 41 at Egham Town. International career As a British citizen who was born abroad – in Singapore – FIFA eligibility rules at the time of Young's first international selection entitled him to represent any of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom at international level. He opted for Wales, despite having no specific family connection to that country. He made his international début for Wales, aged 30, versus Costa Rica in a friendly game at Ninian Park in 1990, alongside fellow débutantes Gary Speed and Paul Bodin. Despite his comparatively late start, Young won a total of 21 caps for Wales. Personal life He is now working as an accountant in a construction based company in Heathrow. Honours Wimbledon FA Cup: 1987–88 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 1993–94 First Division References External links Eric Young, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database 1960 births Living people Association football defenders Welsh footballers English footballers Sportspeople from Singapore Wales international footballers Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Wimbledon F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players Southall F.C. players Slough Town F.C. players Egham Town F.C. players FA Cup Final players