Ian Wright's eight children, 'horrible' affair and public apology

Ian Wright's eight children, 'horrible' affair and public apology The ITV football pundit has lived a remarkable and tumultuous life away from the cameras and football pitch Ian Wright will be part of the punditry team for England's clash with the Czech Republic tonight, with the Arsenal icon once again taking his place in the spotlight. Wright, now 62, has enjoyed an extraordinary career both on and off the pitch. The former striker did not sign his first professional contract until he was 21, when he joined Crystal Palace, but he went on to establish himself as one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards.

He scored 185 goals for Arsenal and was, for a period, the club's all-time leading scorer, while he also won 33 England caps. Since retiring in 2000, Wright has become a hugely familiar face on television, beginning his broadcasting career with a journalist at one outlet of the Day before going on to work with ITV and one outlet.