In Ian Wright: Home Truths, a recent BBC documentary, the former Arsenal striker offered an unsparing insight into growing up in an abusive household. In the doc, Wright opens up about his fraught relationship with his stepfather. At one harrowing point, the former footballer recalled how his abusive stepfather would not let him watch Match of the Day. Rather, he forced his nine-year-old stepson to stand facing the wall while he enjoyed the show. READ MORE: Holly Willoughby health: This Morning presenter 'emotional' post highlighting her dyslexia

Source: Express June 23, 2021 19:41 UTC