Wales manager Coleman eyes job in Europe

CARDIFF, Wales: Wales manager Chris Coleman has distanced himself from a return to the Premier League, indicating that he might prefer to work in Europe when his time in charge of the Euro 2016 semi-finalists ends.

Coleman, who has had previous spells in charge of Spanish side Real Sociedad and AEL in Greece, has been linked with the vacant position at Hull City in the Premier League.

The newly-promoted side made an official approach to the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in the summer but were refused permission to talk to Coleman.

“I think everybody is under the impression that everyone wants to work in the Premier League,” said Coleman, who announced Wales’ first squad since their astonishing Euro 2016 campaign ended in defeat to Portugal last month.

“I want to work at the top level like everyone else, but it doesn’t mean that’s the Premier League.

I want to work in Europe again.

“I’m happy, looking forward to this next challenge. There was an official approach and the FAW turned it down. So that is the end of it.

“With the Premier League, you look at it sideways, of course you do, but managing your national team comes around once if you’re lucky. I don’t think I’ll have any regrets.”