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Ian Wright’s beret draws attention during England’s win over Czechia
Ian Wright, a former footballer and ITV pundit, wore a black beret, large glasses and an oversized suit while covering England’s Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley.
England won the match 3-0.
Viewers joked online that Wright’s outfit resembled the comedy character Frank Spencer or actor Samuel L Jackson.
Fashion writer Adam Cheung praised the look, describing Wright as like an art professor.
Wright’s stylist said he prefers classic clothes and that they wanted to try a different hat.
The beret also came in handy when pitch sprinklers turned on before kick-off and the pundits ran for cover.
The coverage focused on the outfit rather than any further developments in the match.
Ian Wright’s black beret drew attention during England’s 3-0 Nations League win over Czechia.
The ITV pundit paired it with statement spectacles and an oversized suit.
Viewers online compared his look to comedy character Frank Spencer and actor Samuel L Jackson.
Wright’s stylist said they wanted to switch up his hats.
The pundits ran for cover when Wembley’s pitch sprinklers came on before kick-off.
- Who
- Ian Wright, an ITV football pundit, wore the beret.
- What
- His beret and overall outfit drew attention during England’s 3-0 win over Czechia.
- When
- The match was on a Tuesday; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Wembley Stadium.
- Why
- The articles say Wright wore it as part of a change to his hats; they do not state a more specific reason.
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Ian’s style is just generally quite timeless and classic, and he knows what suits him, what works for him, what he likes. He doesn’t really follow trends. We just wanted to switch up his hats.
He looked like an art professor you’d actually turn up to a 9am lecture for
Is that why you’ve got a hat on?
Wembley’s pitch sprinklers came on, and Wright, Roy Keane and Mark Pougatch ran for cover.
Wright wore a black wool beret with an oversized suit and statement spectacles as England beat Czechia 3-0.
Viewers posted jokes online comparing Wright’s look to Frank Spencer and Samuel L Jackson.
- Result
- England beat Czechia 3-0
- Beret
- Black wool, priced at £69
- Beret label
- AWMS, a small Kent-based independent menswear label
- Suit
- £230 oversized grey linen-cotton suit from Universal Works
- Location
- Wembley Stadium











