• 'I'd love to take the opportunity' says Aaron Ramsey • Aaron Ramsey joins Gareth Bale in Olympic hope

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Aaron Ramsey says he would jump at the chance to represent Great Britain at the London Olympics.

The Wales captain joined his international team-mate Gareth Bale in pledging his allegiance to the team, the formation of which is opposed by the Football Association of Wales.

But the FAW said it is powerless to prevent Arsenal's Ramsey and Bale, of Tottenham, playing in the tournament, which takes place next July.

With Wales having failed to reach next summer's European Championships, it appears certain both will be selected by Stuart Pearce, who is expected to be confirmed as Team GB head coach before the end of the month.

Speaking ahead of Wales' Euro 2012 qualifier against England on Tuesday night, Ramsey said: "If given the opportunity, it's one that I'd like to take. I've heard that Gareth has the same feelings towards that. I'll just have to wait and see."

Wales have not qualified for a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup, so the Olympics arguably represents Ramsey and Bale's best chances of displaying their talents on a big international stage.

Midfielder Ramsey added: "If there's a chance of playing in the Olympics and having the opportunity to win a medal, it would be a great."

The Scottish Football Association, the FAW and the Irish Football Association all oppose the concept of Team GB, as they fear it could ultimately damage their status as individual countries within Fifa and the voting powers they hold as one of the home nations.