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31. Tommy Wright

Top 60 Everton Players: #31. Tommy Wright (1964-73)

February 28, 2010
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31. Tommy Wright (1964-73) 371 appearances, 4 goals Pugnacious Tommy Wright was a product of Merseyside and had already been recognised as an England schoolboy when he joined Everton. When he wasn’t fiercely defending his flank, he was making wingers lives a misery by storming into the opposition half with his penetrating runs. A part of the miraculous 1966 FA Cup final win he went on to win eleven caps for England, including some appearances in the 1970 World Cup. Whilst never as accomplished as Ray Wilson, Wright was still a top class full back.

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