Certain comments and actions in the build-up to the England and Poland games have made my position within the Welsh squad untenable for the time being.
Ben Thatcher
The manager has questioned my commitment and credibility in public and I feel I have no choice but to defend myself and tell the truth.
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I have been shown around the training facilities here, and they are really terrific. The pitches look great, and everything seems to be so well organized.
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I have never bottled anything in my life and I'm not going to start now
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I would have absolutely relished a battle in Poland - that's a major part of my game.
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The manager held court with the media and gave one side of this unfortunate affair, which is why I'm now giving my side
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It is a joke, an absolute nonsense to even suggest such things.
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For anybody to question whether I am behind the Wales cause is ridiculous and unfair. I have hardly missed a training session with any of my managers during my career and recent remarks about me are complete nonsense. I am proud to play for Wales and always will be.
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I cannot prevent supporters and journalists alike from reaching their own conclusions as to my motives
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