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Wayne Bridge
1980Aug, 5

Wayne Bridge

Wayne Bridge, English footballer
Wayne Michael Bridge (born 5 August 1980) is an English former footballer who played as a left back.

A graduate of the Southampton Academy where he made his debut in 1998, Bridge also played for Chelsea, West Ham, Manchester City, Fulham and Sunderland during his Premier League career.

Bridge made 36 appearances for the England national team between 2002 and 2009, being selected for two FIFA World Cup squads and UEFA Euro 2004.

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