International Career
He made his international debut on 19th January 1946 in a 2-0 win over Belgium. He made his full debut on 28th September 1946 in a 7-2 win against Ireland. Wright played his first full international game against Scotland at Wembley in 1947.
He was named captain in 1948 and kept this position for 90 games until his retirement as player in August 1959. He made his last appearance 13 years later in an 8-1 win against the United States in Los Angeles.
He was named captain in 1948 and kept this position for 90 games until his retirement as player in August 1959. He made his last appearance 13 years later in an 8-1 win against the United States in Los Angeles.