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Ian Wright ‘goes full Rod Stewart’ in FA Cup draw… before chucking away ball bag live on TV

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IAN WRIGHT left fans in hysterics as he conducted the FA Cup semi-final draw.

The former Arsenal and England striker was tasked with drawing the four remaining teams for next month’s Wembley clashes.

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Ian Wright ‘channelled his inner Rod Stewart’ for the FA Cup semi-final drawCredit: ITV

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The ex-England striker carried out the draw live on ITVCredit: ITV

Wright drew the balls live on ITV after Manchester United beat Liverpool to complete the semi-final line-up.

The Red Devils’ dramatic extra-time victory sees them join Chelsea, Coventry and Manchester City.

As the draw began, Wright dramatically revealed each ball from the bag before throwing it away as he took out the final ball.

Fans were left amazed by his performance, with some even comparing it to Rod Stewart’s infamous 2017 Scottish Cup draw.

One supporter wrote on X: “Ian Wright giving Rod Stewart a run for his money here!”

Another added: “Ian Wright channelling his inner Rod Stewart.”

A third fan also commented: “Ian Wright is a national treasure.”

Meanwhile, one more said: “Petition to get Ian Wright to do every single FA Cup draw please. That was brilliant!”

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Amid the chaos of Wright’s draw, Coventry were paired with United and City were drawn against Chelsea.

The semi-final ties will take place at Wembley across the weekend of April 20 and 21.

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This year’s final is then scheduled to take place on May 25, with the winners qualifying for next season’s Europa League.

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