John Hartson
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"John Hartson" is a Welsh people/Welsh former professional association football/footballer who played as a striker from 1992 until 2008 notably in the Scottish Premier League for Celtic F.C./Celtic and the Premier League for Arsenal F.C./Arsenal and West Ham United F.C./West Ham United. He was then the Wales national team forwards coach, until 6 November 2013.

He also played in England's top flight for Wimbledon F.C./Wimbledon, Coventry City F.C./Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion F.C./West Bromwich Albion and in the Football League for Luton Town F.C./Luton Town and Norwich City F.C./Norwich City. Hartson also featured prominently for Wales national football team/Wales, earning 51 caps and scoring 14 goals.

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I try and hold up the ball in the same kind of role as [them], though obviously not at the same standard yet. That's the kind of role I'd be looking to fill in the future.

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.

The team was picked for the day, for this particular match.

There were one or two childish moments if you like, as I was growing up and maturing.

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.

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.

It was the worst result Wales could have wished for. Sven-Goran Eriksson will have to say just one word in his pre-match talk, 'Denmark.

I hope my body holds up, I still have another 18 months left on my contract at Celtic and I have had a decent start with eight goals already in 10 games so I will just keep going.