Gary Speed

If I had my time again and was able to change one thing from my career then I wouldn't have retired. I would have played for Wales longer.

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I have won 85 caps and have had a great career with Wales and have enjoyed every minute of it.

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I think it's unfair to criticise someone for not being Welsh, but the smaller the nation, the more patriotic you seem to be.

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Everyone I know is fervently proud to be Welsh but you try not to be preachy about it. It's difficult at times. But when I go home to north Wales, or to somewhere I've never been in south Wales, I still feel at home because I'm in Wales. It's hard to explain.

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What's important is Welsh football and that it progresses.

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I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

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