A 26-year-old from Los Angeles, Wright scored in the 21st minute, then converted a penalty kick in the 29th after he was fouled by Chris Mepham. Wright scored in the 73rd for his 10th goal in 19 league matches this season.
This time the tactical tweaks, replacements and sheer grit weren’t enough to get England across the line. Spain would be crowned world champions in Sydney.
