Ian Wright’s takedown of Alan Sugar and his Euros ‘sexism’ claims is just magnificent

The UEFA women’s Euros are turning into a huge success both on and off the pitch after the Lionesses completed an astonishing 8-0 win over Norway on Monday night to take them into the quarter-finals.

Spare a thought though for Alan Sugar, whose enjoyment of the tournament has been spoiled by a perceived lack of men in the BBC’s brilliant coverage so far.

There was no shortage of people happy to put him right, as we’ve written about here, but he was at it again during last night’s incredible game.

And we’re very glad he did because the tweet caught the attention of Ian Wright himself, who took the time to record a short response, and just when you think it can’t get any better … it does.

https://t.co/gD7uivbko8 pic.twitter.com/rdzCudtYrv

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) July 12, 2022

Match-winning stuff.

And here’s just a flavour of the love people were feeling for the former Arsenal and England forward.

We all love Ian Wright and the brilliant male ally he is for the womens game, but I LOVE what he has said here in response to Alan Sugar “the only thing you could find a fault with (in the womens euros), doesn’t even exist” 😊😅 he’s not wrong and thank you for watching! 😂 https://t.co/TPk0EyyD3b

— Emma Clarke (@Emma042198) July 12, 2022

„You need some hugs, man“

— Jasmina Schweimler (@JasSchweimler) July 12, 2022

World-class response by Wrighty! https://t.co/2gZwkzYzGB

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 12, 2022

Ian Wright putting Alan Sugar on blast on a Tuesday morning.

Things you absolutely, positively love to see. https://t.co/Wn63XKqAHi

— HLTCO (@HLTCO) July 12, 2022