Hughes defends Savage outburst

BLACKBURN manager Mark Hughes has backed Robbie Savage after the midfielder’s outburst at Wales manager John Toshack.

Savage told Real Radio Wales: “I know for a fact while John Toshack is manager I will never play for Wales again. If I’m still playing after he’s gone I’m sure the next manager will pick me.”

Hughes, Toshack’s predecessor and now Savage’s club manager, said: “Robbie is a very passionate Welshman and very proud of his career as a Welsh international.