The comical moment Robbie Savage was asked why he didn't make it into his own best XI team – for ENGLAND
The Wrexham-born star told BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin: 'I'm Welsh, that's why'
Tryst Williams
He's the plain-speaking Welsh footballer who proudly represented his nation 39 times before becoming one of the most recognisable sporting pundits on TV.
So when Wrexham-born Robbie Savage appeared on BBC Breakfast to promote his new book, he was taken aback to be asked why he didn't make it into a best football XI – for England!
The forthright former midfielder, nicknamed the Golden Retriever in his playing days, was quizzed by presenter Louise Minchin about his new book I'll Tell You What.
England's best XI
Appearing on the famous red sofa, he was asked by Minchin: "One of my favourite things in it is the way you did England's best XI as well – and you're not in it."
An amused Savage shot back: "I'm Welsh, that's why!"
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Savage, who has previously appeared on TV as a Strictly Come Dancing contestant, ribbed Minchin on social media later on Thursday by tweeting: "@louiseminchin I'm Welsh x", complete with a "crying with laughter" emoji.