Bailey Wright's World Cup elation has been put in persepective after the Sunderland defender learned this morning of the death of his mother-in-law. Wright came off the bench yesterday to help Australia beat Denmark to finish as runners-up in Group D and book a last 16 tie against Argentina.
In the immediate aftermath of that win, Wright fought back tears as he revealed that he had received a message from his wife Alexandria to tell him that her mother Tammy's health had deteriorated significantly. Wright said after the match: "I've just come in from a message from my wife.
"I just want to dedicate this to my wife, bless her, and her mum. I'll be honest, I'm not sure if she's still with us.