Football: Ryan Giggs - TAFF AT THE TOP.

I AM often asked why I chose to play for Wales when I had already played for the England Under-15s side.

I would like to put the record straight, once and for all. The fact is that I was NEVER eligible to play for England.

The only reason I played for the Under-15s was because I was playing my football in the district of Salford and had to play for the English side until I was eligible to play for Wales at the age of 16.

Apart from that, I would never have chosen England over Wales even if I had been in a position to do so because I am extremely patriotic and I love my country dearly.

I know I have missed some international games over the years, but it was always when I was struggling with an injury.

There was no hidden agenda at Manchester United - I just couldn't risk suffering any further injury when I was already undergoing treatment.

I have been fortunate with success at club level, but my biggest wish is to play in the World Cup finals with Wales. I don't think I could stand another tournament as a spectator!

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Title Annotation:	Sport
Author:	Giggs, Ryan
Publication:	Sunday Mirror (London, England)
Date:	Sep 17, 2000
Words:	197
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