21 Quotes by John Hartson

Yes, in terms of the total football and imagination, ... I had asked for more from certain players and we got that. The front six were fantastic.

Wales v England is one to tell your kids about. The game everyone wants to be a part of. To play against England, to have the opportunity to beat them, is something we all dream about and I'm sure all the lads feel the same.

So I still have a number of years left at this level if I keep myself right. To have 50 caps and still only be 30 means there are a few more in me yet.

I have always been that way, but there is an argument that if I am left out for players in better form, that's fine. I will have to accept it, but if I am playing well and feel I can help the team I will certainly be saying that too.

If I really feel that I justify being in the side and I am playing and scoring for Celtic I will say what I feel. I have never been one to just turn up and be a part of the furniture.

To get 50 caps you have to go through highs and lows - and I certainly had a few - it has never been rosy but to be still here, as well as enjoying good times at Celtic is very pleasing.

It is a sad day for me because I have loved playing for my country and representing the Welsh people for a number of years.

People keep asking how long I will be staying around, but it's not something I can put a number on. Football has never been like that.

When you are playing with good players, it doesn't matter if they are Argentinian, German, Welsh or whatever. Good players can join in and understand their team-mates on the pitch. In most of our games, you can't hear what the other lads are saying anyway, because of the noise of the crowd. I'm sure Shunsuke will want to learn English so he can enjoy the other lads' company, but there are so many Japanese people here watching him that he isn't going to be lonely.