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. |
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. |
I cannot prevent supporters and journalists alike from reaching their own conclusions as to my motives, |
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. |
I have never bottled anything in my life and I'm not going to start now, |
I would have absolutely relished a battle in Poland - that's a major part of my game. |
It is a joke, an absolute nonsense to even suggest such things. |
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. |
The manager held court with the media and gave one side of this unfortunate affair, which is why I'm now giving my side, |