Ian Wright's Fashion Choice Sparks Social Media Frenzy During England Match

Football pundit Ian Wright drew significant attention for his fashion choice during England's 3-0 Nations League victory over Czechia. His black wool beret, priced at £69, became a major talking point among viewers, with many taking to social media to comment on his distinctive look.

Social media users humorously compared Wright's ensemble to characters such as Samuel L. Jackson and Frank Spencer from the British sitcom 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.' "Loving Ian Wright's Frank Spencer cosplay," one user commented online. Others chimed in with "That's not Frank Spencer, that's Frank Marks & Spencer," and "How did Roy Keane keep a straight face?"

Fashion expert Adam Cheung, writing for GQ, offered a more positive assessment, describing Wright as looking "like an art professor you'd actually turn up to a 9am lecture for."

Wright's outfit included the beret from independent menswear label AWMS, paired with a £230 oversized grey linen-cotton suit from the brand Universal Works. His stylist, Jess Stebbings, told GQ that Wright's style is "timeless and classic" and that the aim was to "switch up his hats a bit."

The beret proved unexpectedly practical when Wright, fellow pundit Roy Keane, and presenter Mark Pougatch were caught off guard by the Wembley pitch sprinklers before the match. As they sought shelter, Pougatch jokingly asked Wright if the hat was the reason for his attire.