 Wright's injury problems were becoming more frequent, however, and he was overlooked by new England manager boss Terry Venables while trying to rebuild his career at club level with Liverpool.In the 1995–96 season Liverpool's improved form coincided with Wright's return to the first team and he earned a surprise recall to the England set-up in April 1996.England were due to host Euro 96 that summer and Wright made his first appearance for his country in almost four years in a friendly against Croatia.