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England · 1950s

Billy Wright

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
88
Caps
105
Goals
3
Life
1924–1994
Clubs
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Honours
Hall of Fame
#30
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

England's first centurion, he was a formidable leader and stylish defender who captained his country at three World Cups, including as the first to reach the quarter-finals in 1954. Career record: 105 caps and 3 goals for England; club career at Wolverhampton Wanderers; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1939–1959Wolverhampton Wanderers
England105 caps, 3 goals

Shared the era

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Around Wright in the almanac

One rank above: Tony Adams at #29.

One rank below: George Cohen at #31.

England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.