Thumbs-up for Wright-Phillips

Shaun Wright-Phillips was given a vote of confidence by Sven-Goran Eriksson as he kept his place at the expense of Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole for the World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Thumbs-up for Wright-Phillips

Shaun Wright-Phillips was given a vote of confidence by Sven-Goran Eriksson as he kept his place at the expense of Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole for the World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Wright-Phillips made his first competitive start for his country in Saturday’s uninspiring 1-0 victory over Wales in the Millennium Stadium.

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