7.2

About this goal

Wright spins sharply inside the opposition half and drives ahead, managing to finish despite having five defenders all trying to stop his run.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30

 

Wright shows explosiveness to escape the defenders in the first instance, and the image of five of them trying to stop them, and failing, is great.

Technical Difficulty 23/30

 

Wright shows once again what a complete player he was, adding power and dribbling to his devastating finishing.

Uniqueness 14/20

 

A very nice little individual goal in that the defenders don't stand off - they are trying to stop him all the way.

Importance 5/10

 

Unfortunately scored in a home defeat to Everton.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

EVERTON

FootballCritic Verdict

7.2

A rarely-seen Wright goal but another that just adds to his lore as one of the league's best-ever forwards.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Ian Wright

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