<ul><li><h2><strong>Years: </strong>2000-2002</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Appearances: </strong>21</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Goals: </strong>1</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Honours: </strong>FA Cup (2001), UEFA Cup (2001), League Cup (2001)</h2></li></ul>

Talented defender Stephen Wright worked his way through the ranks at Anfield and finally made his Liverpool debut in the 8-0 League Cup win against Stoke City in November 2000.

<p>Wright came on as a half-time replacement for <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/markus-babbel"><strong>Markus Babbel</strong></a> at right-back and played his part in the Reds' record away victory. </p><p>His desire to break into the first team at Anfield was whetted following a successful spell on loan to Division One side Crewe Alexandra during the 1999-2000 season.</p><p>Although sidelined early on with damaged ankle ligaments, Wright returned to the Gresty Road outfit following a rehabilitation programme back at Liverpool and went on to gain valuable experience. </p><p>Wright made his Premier League debut as a substitute for the injured Babbel in the 3-0 win over West Ham United at Anfield in February 2001. He made a good impression too, helping set up the second goal for <a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/robbie-fowler"><strong>Robbie Fowler</strong></a>.</p><p>He made his first start in the top flight for Liverpool at Filbert Street in the 4-1 win at Leicester City on October 20, 2001, and his first goal came in front of the Kop in a 2-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.</p><p>A bright future at the club seemingly beckoned for Wright, but with no guarantee of first-team football Gerard Houllier accepted a bid from Sunderland for him in August 2002.</p>

Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright worked his way through the ranks at Anfield and finally made his Liverpool debut in the 8-0 League Cup win against Stoke City in November 2000.

Past playersStephen Wright

Years: 2000-2002

Appearances: 21

Goals: 1

Honours: FA Cup (2001), UEFA Cup (2001), League Cup (2001)

Talented defender Stephen Wright worked his way through the ranks at Anfield and finally made his Liverpool debut in the 8-0 League Cup win against Stoke City in November 2000.