Two I married, two I didn’t. The star has largely impressed, and he is well on course to finish as […] [44] Wright-Phillips was brought on as a substitute in the second half during the match in which England lost 2–1 to Germany and he was named the England sponsor's man of the match after an impressive performance. He is currently 56 years old. [15] His appearances were initially limited, starting only 15 times for Chelsea in 2005–06 and struggling to find scoring form. Shaun, who is the son of his former girlfriend Sharon Phillips, was adopted by Wright, who then had Bradley with her four years later. [citation needed], Despite making few first-team appearances, Wright-Phillips maintained that he was happy at Chelsea and wanted to stay and fight for a first-team place. Wright-Phillips joined Phoenix Rising FC in 2017. Their dad Ian will appear on ITV tonight at 9pm when I'm a Celebrity embarks on its 19th season. [46], On 14 October 2009, with England having already qualified for World Cup 2010, Wright-Phillips was selected in the starting XI against Belarus at Wembley Stadium. He grew up with two elder brothers: Maurice and Nicky. My third son is Brett. [citation needed] He was then selected to start for England against Estonia and scored his third goal for England and the opener in a third consecutive 3–0 win at Wembley. He played in the Premier League and Football League for Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers, in Major League Soccer for the New York Red Bulls, in the United Soccer League for the New York Red Bulls II and Phoenix Rising FC, and at senior international level for the England national team. For Manchester City, SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS has also been adopted. Ian Wright left viewers of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in utter hysterics during Monday's show after he dropped a hilarious innuendo. Ian Wright explains his stance on Arsenal sacking boss Unai Emery, Ian Wright explains how Harry Redknapp helped with I'm a Celebrity. Shaun is now retired, having enjoyed a more successful career in England than Bradley. Wright-Phillips Sr, son of Ian Wright, knows himself about the challenge of breaking through when you’ve got a footballing dad. Wright-Phillips is the son of former England international Ian Wright. [4] Born in Greenwich,[1] he grew up in Brockley and attended Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College in New Cross Gate. He married first wife Sharon and adopted her son, former Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. For over the past 17 years the Man City winger has been moulded by his famous family, with Shaun Wright-Phillips for a father and Ian Wright as his granddad. Bradley Wright-Phillips is still honing his trade out in the MLS where he plays for the New York Red Bulls in the most successful spell of his 15-year career. [citation needed], The 2010–11 season saw Wright-Phillips only make seven league appearances, with the increased competition for places following the signings of David Silva and Yaya Touré resulting in him rarely being included in the club's matchday squad. [36][37], On 23 February 2017, Wright-Phillips signed for United Soccer League club Phoenix Rising FC. [citation needed], The 2009–10 season started very well for Wright-Phillips, setting up a goal for Emmanuel Adebayor in the third minute in a 2–0 win against Blackburn Rovers. [14], On 18 July 2005, Wright-Phillips completed a £21 million move to Premier League champions Chelsea, returning to his native London. [citation needed] His right footed drive in the second half against Omonia Nicosia on 2 October helped steer City through to the group stages of the UEFA Cup for the first time. The following morning Ian Wright was made aware by his publicist of the messages and put them up on his public page. [16], As 2006–07 progressed, Wright-Phillips picked up form and scored his first league goal against West Ham United on 18 April, following it up with his second in the same match. Wright-Phillips then moved to QPR before joining Bradley in New York with the Red Bulls and then heading to Arizona to play for Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League. Harry Redknapp warns Ian Wright about going on I’m a Celebrity, Wright reckons Liverpool certain to beat Man City because of one star, Arsenal hero Ian Wright urges board to sack Unai Emery after Leicester. How old is Ian Wright, who is the ex-Arsenal player's wife Nancy Hallam and how many kids do they have? Ian was the third and the youngest son in the family. Ian and Debbie attend A Bug's Life premiere with their son Stacey (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) She was to become the first Mrs Wright, and as his … [31] Impressing head coach Jesse Marsch, he suggested he would sign for the club when his contract officially expired on 30 June. A Nottingham Forest youth product, he spent 13 seasons playing in the Premier League during spells with Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers. Ian Wright is on a journey of discovery, searching for those positive role models that walk amongst us in everyday life. Express. Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has been praised by Ian Wright following his efforts over the course of the season including in the North London derby. He had previously said he would not leave Manchester City. [28] His only goal for QPR in the Premier League came during the derby against former club Chelsea on 2 January 2013, which ended 1–0. The Whites number nine has been in fine fettle this term, bagging 10 goals in his first 17 appearances. But who do Shaun and Bradley play for now? Mitchel Bergkamp, the son of Ian Wright's former Arsenal team-mate Dennis, joined Watford's under-23 squad on Monday. [citation needed] He was selected to play in the 2008 League Cup Final, which Chelsea lost to Tottenham Hotspur. As … His father was absent from a young age, and he was brought up by his mother, Nesta and an abusive stepfather. [49] He appeared as a substitute in England's opening two group matches against United States and Algeria. In 2015, he joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls alongside his brother, Bradley. He and Deborah appeared on TV show This Is Your Life and they stayed together for almost 10 years. [40], Wright-Phillips made his England debut as a substitute for Nicky Butt against Ukraine on 18 August 2004. The older Wright-Phillips brother played for City for 10 years across two spells with the club and won the FA Cup in 2011. [30], In June 2015, Wright-Phillips began training with Major League Soccer club the New York Red Bulls to regain fitness following his departure from QPR. [25], On 31 August 2011, the final day of the transfer window, Wright-Phillips signed for Queens Park Rangers (QPR) on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. His mother took her son to gardaí and he made “a full and frank admission”. [50][51], Wright-Phillips has a son, D'Margio Wright-Phillips, who plays for Stoke City. After a good start to the 2007–08 season, Wright-Phillips received an England recall to play against Germany in a friendly match at the new Wembley Stadium. [7] His league debut came two months later at Port Vale. Ian Wright MBE's former partners: Ian Wright MBE had an affair with TIna Hodgson Ian Wright MBE had an affair with Venetia Williamson-Noble Ian Wright MBE's former wife is Debbie Wright Ian Wright MBE had a relationship with Beverley Ian Wright MBE had a relationship with Sharon Phillips Ian Wright MBE's former partners: Ian Wright MBE had an affair with TIna Hodgson Ian Wright MBE had an affair with Venetia Williamson-Noble Ian Wright MBE's former wife is Debbie Wright Ian Wright MBE had a relationship with Beverley Ian Wright MBE had a relationship with Sharon Phillips Debbie gave Ian a second chance for the sake of their son Stacey (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) "Perhaps naively, I also thought he would never do it … His mother took her son to gardaí and he made “a full and frank admission”. [citation needed] Having made 65 starting appearances for the club, with a further 60 as a substitute, Wright-Phillips had been unable to secure a regular place in the team under Grant and Mourinho. Wright also has two sons who have enjoyed fruitful careers as footballers - Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips. [26] He made his full debut for QPR against Newcastle United on 12 September 2011, making the starting line-up and winning man of the match by supporters. newspaper archive. [citation needed] His first goal for the club came in a 2–0 Champions League win over Levski Sofia on 5 December 2006, in his 52nd match and almost 17 months after his transfer. [5] Wright-Phillips is of Trinidadian and Grenadian descent.[6]. Wright signed semi-professional … [18], At the beginning of 2007–08, Wright-Phillips maintained his starting place on the right wing. [citation needed] Once Dickov recovered, Wright-Phillips returned to the reserves, making only one further first team appearance that season. [citation needed] City finished second in the First Division, resulting in promotion to the Premier League for the 2000–01 season. [38] He made his debut on 26 March 2017, in a 1–0 defeat to Toronto FC II. [citation needed] QPR would return to the Premiership at the first time of asking, defeating Derby County in the play-off finals, though Wright-Phillips would increasingly find his role throughout the season diminished to the occasional cameo from the subs bench and reserve outings.