Speed’s ex-teammate and Everton ambassador Graham Stuart added: “There will be trained mental health staff available at the bench and – every matchday moving forward – they will be around as a support system so that if anybody does feel the need to speak or learn about the support available, they can.”
Speed also played for Leeds United, Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United, alongside 85 appearances for Wales.
He became manager of the national squad in 2010 and is credited with kick-starting their rise, having taken them from an all-time low of 117th to 45th place in the world rankings.