Tommy Wright

Thomas James "Tommy" Wright (born 21 October 1944 in Liverpool) is a former footballer. He joined Everton F.C. as an apprentice in 1964 and made 373 appearances at right back and scored four goals. Wright played in the winning team in the 1966 FA Cup final, in the unsuccessful team in the 1968 FA Cup final and in all 42 league games in the 1969/70 season when Everton won the Football League Championship by nine points.

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21 October - 1944 - Liverpool - Footballer - Everton F.C. - FA Cup - 1968 - Football League Championship

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Wright has often been described as the best right back to play for Everton. (Another candidate for this honour is Keith Newton who Everton usually played at left back and another is Gary Stevens.) The legendary George Best once described Wright as his most difficult opponent.

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Keith Newton - Gary Stevens - George Best

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Wright made eleven appearances for England including the classic match against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Wright made his debut for England in the game in which England beat the Soviet Union in the third place match in the 1968 European Football Championship in Italy.

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England - Brazil - 1970 World Cup - Mexico - Soviet Union - 1968 European Football Championship - Italy

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Wright retired in 1972 after a serious injury.

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