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Former Chelsea and Man City star - who was on £60,000-per-WEEK during his heyday - 'faces threat of financial ruin' following HMRC bankruptcy petition

Former England star Shaun Wright-Phillips is reportedly at risk of financial collapse after being slapped with a bankruptcy petition by HM Revenue and Customs.

Wright-Phillips, the adopted son of England and Arsenal legend Ian Wright, had the petition lodged against by by HMRC at the High Court on Friday, according to The Telegraph.

A HMRC petition is when the UK's tax, payments and customs authority takes legal action over unpaid debts from an individual or business.

Wright-Phillips, 43, racked up 315 appearances in the Premier League across spells with Manchester City, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers.