USMNT forward Haji Wright scores crucial goal as Coventry City beat Blackburn

The winger found the net in a comprehensive win for the midtable Championship side

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• Haji Wright scored second goal in Coventry win
• Forward has found the net three times this season
• Scored for the first time since Aug. 16

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  U.S. international Haji Wright found the net for the first time in nearly two months to help lead his side to a 3-0 win over Blackburn on Tuesday evening. The winger took his goal well, darting inside a defender before smashing the ball into the bottom corner past a wrong-footed goalkeeper. His strike helped take a struggling Coventry away from the relegation zone and up to 16th place.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Wright's goal comes at an opportune time for his national team hopes. New manager Mauricio Pochettino will have undoubtedly already picked his first USMNT squad – which is due to be announced tomorrow morning. But with more fixtures to come and a fresh face at the helm, Wright figures to have more chances to impress in the coming weeks – whether he is picked among the U.S.'s squad or not.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Wright played a crucial role for Coventry as they made an unlikely FA Cup semifinal run last season. He scored 19 goals and added six assists in all competitions for the midlands side – including three in four starts in the FA Cup.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR WRIGHT?

  The winger's status in the USMNT squad remains unknown. But if he is named to Pochettino's setup, he will have a chance to feature in friendlies against Panama and Mexico in mid October. Before that, he is set to feature as Coventry take on Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.