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Updated Thursday July 13, 2000, 9:59 PM GMT
Richard Wright
Position:
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Goalkeeper
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(CliveMason/Allsport)
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| Shirt No: |
22 |
| Age: |
22 |
| Caps: |
1 |
| Goals: |
0 |
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Ipswich Town |
Having risen through the fine Ipswich youth system, he became a regular in the England under-21 side before finally making the step-up to the senior squad for what was to prove Hoddle's last game in charge, the friendly against the Czech Republic in November 1998.
He travels to the Euro 2000 finals as third-choice keeper, having long been earmarked by Keegan for his senior debut in the final warm-up games before the tournament.
Made his bow against Malta, conceding two penalties and saving one. Not a game he is likely to forget in a hurry, however much he might want to.
Achieved his long-term goal of Premiership football when he helped Ipswich to victory in the Division One play-off final at Wembley. Had they failed to win promotion, Euro 2000 might have become a shop window for him, with Chelsea in particular said to be interested in signing him.
Along with Manchester City's Nicky Weaver, the current under-21 keeper, Wright represents the next generation for England as he is 11 years younger than Martyn and 14 years younger than Seaman. Could step up to be Martyn's understudy from next season.
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