FORMER footballer Danny Murphy has revealed that he used to holiday at two north Wales towns when growing up.

In his playing days, Murphy, who is from Chester, was a midfielder for the likes of Liverpool, Charlton Athletic, Spurs, Fulham and Blackburn Rovers.

He played over 600 matches in his career and also earned 9 caps for England.

Since retiring, he has been a pundit/commentator on various media channels - with his latest duties seeing him co-commentate on the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy.

The Swiss came out on top as 2-0 winners against the defending Euro champions via an impressive performance on Saturday night (June 29).

At the start of the match, Murphy discussed his early playing days with co-commentator Steve Bower.

He spoke of having played for England Schoolboys in Germany - where Euro 2024 is currently being played.

Murphy said: "I was 14 years old and we took a bit of a hiding from the Germans, who were bigger and stronger than us back then. 4-1. Good experience though."

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He then revealed that that was his 'first time' flying abroad, with family holidays seemingly taking place a lot closer to home.

Murphy added: "It was Rhyl and Prestatyn for my holidays, I'm afraid."

He then quickly jumped to their defence, by saying: "Nothing wrong with them by the way."

Bower added: "For any tourism boards listening, that was Murphy's opinion and no-one else!"