 Wright made four appearances for England's under-21 side in 1983 before Bobby Robson handed him his first chance at senior international level.Wright was still playing at Southampton when he made his debut against Wales in a Home International Championship fixture on 2 May 1984.The 20 year old started at centre half alongside Alvin Martin but Wales striker Mark Hughes, another debutant, got the only goal at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.