Speed calls on players to ‘dig in’

GARY SPEED is calling on his Bolton colleagues to dig in when the African Cup of Nations comes around in January.

Five players - Jay-Jay Okocha, El-Hadji Diouf, Abdoulaye Faye, Khalilou Fadiga and Radhi Jaidi - are set to be involved in the tournament, which takes place in Egypt.

Welsh veteran Speed said: “It’s a big challenge and the players that are left are going to have to make some personal sacrifices.