IAN WRIGHT was seen celebrating ecstatically after Michelle Agyemang’s late equaliser kept England Women’s Euro 2025 dreams alive on Tuesday evening.
England found themselves 1-0 down to Italy in the 96th minute when 19-year-old Agyemang latched on to a loose ball in the box and snuck it into the net for the leveller.
ITVIan Wright appeared visually stressed as England inched closer to a semi-final exit at the Euros[/caption]
APMichelle Agyemang was once again the Lionesses’ saviour as she scored in the 96th minute vs Italy[/caption]
ITVBut he erupted into celebration as Michelle Agyemang’s 96th minute equaliser kept the dream alive[/caption]
GettyThe game was a rollercoaster from the start, with Italy taking a shock lead in the 33rd minute[/caption]
GettyEngland triumphed in the end, with Chloe Kelly following up a saved penalty to tuck away a winner deep into extra time[/caption]
England fans around the country erupted at the finish, but it was Wright’s reaction that caught the attention of those watching ITV’s match coverage.
Cameras on the gantry caught the reaction of Wright and his co-presenters during the shocking twist.
Wright was overcome with emotion at the late goal, throwing his hands up in the air and screaming towards the pitch.
He also found himself jumping arm-in-arm with co-presenters Laura Woods and Karen Carney.
One post on X captioned the video: “Ian Wright’s reaction to Michelle Agyemang’s late equaliser is all you need to see.”
The touching moment came during his awaited return to ITV’s punditry team.
It was the first game the ex-Arsenal and England forward had covered since his fallout with fellow pundit Eni Aluko.
Aluko alleged during an April interview that Wright was limiting opportunities for female pundits and presenters in women’s football.
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After public backlash, Aluko issued an apology for her comments, but it was one that Wright said he could not accept.
Wright has been heavily involved in coverage of the Lionesses in recent years in an attempt to help build support for the women’s game.
AFP or licensorsEni Aluko alleged Wright’s dominance in covering women’s football was blocking opportunities for women in the industry[/caption]
GettyAluko – who had previously worked alongside Wright – issued an apology following backlash, but Wright refused to accept it[/caption]
GettyWright seemed delighted to be back in the gantry again ahead of kick off[/caption]
Football account HLTCO commented on the video of Wright celebrating on X, saying: “The suggestion that Ian Wright has ever been anything but a huge positive for women’s football is so wide of the mark it’s ridiculous.
“He’s been championing the sport for yonks; his enthusiasm has brought so many extra eyeballs to it.”
Chloe Kelly’s goal in the dying minutes of extra-time sealed a 2-1 win for England – and led to the players celebrating with pizzas, which fans loved.
Viewers will be happy to see Wright back on their screens covering the women’s game, with all eyes turning to Sunday’s final to see if he will make another appearance and see England defend their title.
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