The death of Gary Speed at the age of 42 this week shocked the Welsh nation and, indeed, the footballing world. One of his finest moments on the pitch - and in the words of team-mate Robbie Savage one that defined him as a player - was a 2-1 win over Italy in 2002, in which the midfielder filled in at left-back. It would be one of the best results in Wales' history, although their qualifying campaign for Euro 2004 would end with a heartbreaking play-off defeat to Russia.

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