He left us in 2003 to join Hull City and later also played for Leyton Orient, but these days works as a personal trainer in Woodford while remaining close to his former team-mate, a certain Ledley King.
Still only 36 years of age, Alton has been keeping a close eye on the defensive endeavours of our current side and, speaking in Saturday’s official matchday programme for the visit of Watford, he was highly complimentary of our Belgian international centre-backs Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, who continue to team up for club and country to superb effect.
Here’s what Alton had to say about the pair…
What are your impressions of Toby and Jan as a partnership?