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Published 13:19 13 Jun 2016 BST
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"They can have those opinions but I don't have any doubts personally about our patriotism or desire and that's the important thing," the England coach said, claiming Bale was "welcome to his opinion".
"We know who we are, we know what we are. We don't have any doubts about ourselves in that respect," he added.
While refusing to comment specifically on other people, Hodgson said: "Receiving disrespectful comments is part and parcel of being a footballer and a football coach."
England take on Wales in Lens on Thursday knowing that victory would see them leapfrog Chris Coleman's team in Group B of the European Championships.
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