Brendon Batson reflects on 'black v white' testimonial 45 years on from historic match

Brendon Batson has recalled how he "jumped at the thought" of playing in a black versus white match 45 years ago, and still looks back on it in a positive light.

The very idea of the fixture might seem bizarre and crass in 2024, but Batson says he and other black players had no hesitation in getting involved in the game on May 15, 1979 that served as a testimonial for his West Brom team-mate Len Cantello.