Sunderland defender Bailey Wright has been named in Australia's 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. Wright helped book the Socceroos' ticket to Qatar as they defeated United Arab Emirates, and then Peru, to qualify for the tournament.
Wright was initially struggling for game time at Sunderland this season but has returned to start the last three games. Tony Mowbray was confident that his return to the side would boost his chances of going to the World Cup.
"I can't see how they won't pick him, if the manager knows the players," Mowbray revealed on Monday. "Because whether he is in the team or not in the team, to have his character and personality around the dressing room is pretty major, I would suggest.
