IAN WRIGHT called out his grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips after the youngster claimed he is a better finisher than the former Arsenal striker.

Wright-Phillips, 20, has only scored one professional goal and only made his senior debut for Stoke in January but he is certainly confident about his ability.

He has a good football lineage with dad Shaun representing Manchester City, Chelsea and England.

And although he thinks his style is more similar to his father's, Wright-Phillips poked fun at grandad Ian while comparing ability.

In an interview with The Times he said: "It’s the low centre of gravity, the confidence to try and take on a player. With my grandad, I’d say I think I’ve got better finishing than him.

"He’s (Wright) full of emotions. I'm the third generation and he’s wanted to see me play for a long time now.”

Unsurprisingly, Match of the Day pundit Wright was not having any of it.

He responded on Twitter saying: "Look at the chest on this yute 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️."

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Wright was clearly amused by his grandson's boldness but he would be more pleased than anyone if the Stoke star emulates his 333 career goals.

Several football fans admired the confidence of the youngster, including former boxer Tony Bellew.

He said: "Belief!! I love it 🤣🤣🤣."

Another fan added: "I admire his confidence, but that kid never saw his grandad lob goalkeepers."

A third wrote: "Haha bravado!! If he’s a better finisher than you, then woah we’re all in for an exciting next 15 years or so. Wishing him a brilliant career to the standards of yourself, his dad or Uncle Bradley. He’s gonna be ace. Came across so well in your documentary. Lovely lad. Be proud."

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