Manchester City midfielder Shaun, 22, is the adopted son of former Arsenal striker Wright, who scored nine goals in 33 appearances for England.

Now, providing he can overcome niggly ankle and calf injuries, he hopes to follow in his father's footsteps when England play a friendly international in Sweden tomorrow.

Wright-Phillips said: "I know that people will always mention my dad when they talk about me. It used to annoy me but now I know it comes with the name, so I’m pretty used to it.

"I never had time to watch dad play for England but I know how good he was and I respect him for that as well as being a dad.

"I have made my own path in football but he has been great. I speak to him almost every day more or less, about games and about life. He's helped me to learn as a player because he encourages me in the right way. He kept me focused and pushed me in the right drecition.

"You couldn't ask for a better role model as a player. He warned me about the pitfalls and he said do what you feel is right at the time.

"But I'm not the same kind of player as him. I hope I can bring something different to the England team.

"I’d like to think I can offer a different option to other players.

"Running with the ball is one of the strong points of my game and, if I am involved, I will do that. I like to be a danger and let people know I’m around."

Wright-Phillips is optimistic of overcoming the minor injuries he picked up playing for Manchester City against Fulham at the weekend.

He said: "I hope to be involved. I’ve had treatment and feel a lot better.

"It would be very gutting to miss out, as I know this is a chance that won’t always come around.

"And this would be a good time to take the chance and I hope to make a step up."