England archive · Half-back · 1946–1959
Billy Wright
Billy Wright won 105 caps for England between 1946 and 1959, tenth on the all-time appearance list, and scored three goals. Born in Ironbridge on 6 February 1924, the half-back made his debut against Ireland on 28 September 1946.
Wright captained England at three World Cups: in 1950, when they went out at the group stage, in 1954, when they reached the quarter-finals, and in 1958, when they again exited at the group stage. His final England appearance came on 28 May 1959, ending an international career of almost 13 years.
Wright captained England at three World Cups: in 1950, when they went out at the group stage, in 1954, when they reached the quarter-finals, and in 1958, when they again exited at the group stage. His final England appearance came on 28 May 1959, ending an international career of almost 13 years.
Caps105
Goals3
England legacy
No.10 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born6 February 1924
- BirthplaceIronbridge
- England debut28 September 1946 v Ireland
- Appearances105 No.10 all-time
Major tournaments
1950 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World Cup1958 FIFA World Cup
Every England goal
Billy Wright's goals
Goals3In our match records
Matches scored in3Of 105 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents3Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 2 |
| 1950 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Ireland
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Italy
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France
- First England goal
- v France, 22 May 1949 · International friendly
- Latest
- v Ireland, 7 October 1950 · British Home Championship
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 Oct 1950 |
Ireland 1–4 EnglandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | 85' |
| 2 | 30 Nov 1949 |
England 2–0 ItalyInternational friendly |
International friendly | 79' |
| 1 | 22 May 1949 |
France 1–3 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 24' |