A FOOTBALLER from Flintshire who appeared on Love Island has spoken about his experience on the show.

Scott van-der-Sluis, from Connah's Quay, became the first person from north Wales to join the hit ITV dating show. 

The 22-year-old spent 40 days in the Spanish villa before being dumped a week prior to the end of the series.

Despite not leaving with the £50,000 cash prize, he says he hopes he's done Wales proud.

"I'm a proud Welshman," he told the BBC. "My loyalty is to Wales."

Scott, a professional goalkeeper, entered the Love Island villa this summer as a "bombshell" late-comer.

He represented Wales at junior levels and most recently played for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne - who he left to join the villa. Scott also spent time with Swansea City and played for Bangor City.

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He said he wanted to use his new platform to give back to the football community in Wales.

"Welsh football has given me a lot over the years, playing for Welsh teams and playing for Wales at underage (level)," he said.

"Sports presenting is something I'd be interested in, but to be honest, I'd want to work in something in Wales and help Welsh football grow."

"I think I've done a good job, representing Wales in a way that I should. I hope people have enjoyed watching me."

He added while he plans to return to football eventually, he was not sure what route he might take.

"It's a new life now," he said. "Life is very, very different than before I went in."