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Upon retirement, did Gary Speed hold the Welsh cap record for an outfield player?

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Yes, Gary Speed held the Welsh cap record for an outfield player upon his retirement. Throughout his illustrious career, Speed earned 85 caps for the Wales national team, becoming the most capped outfield player in Welsh football history. He surpassed the previous record held by Neville Southall, who had accumulated 82 caps as a goalkeeper.
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