Tuesday 22 March 2016 18:43, UK
Joe Ledley has responded to the uncertainty over Chris Coleman's future by expressing his desire to see the Wales manager stay in the job "for many years to come".
Coleman has steered Wales to their first major tournament for 58 years at Euro 2016 this summer, but talks over a new two-year deal to take in the 2018 World Cup campaign have not led to a deal being struck.
The 45-year-old said last week he remains "apart" from the Football Association of Wales after holding initial discussions, and talks have been put on hold ahead of this week's friendlies against Northern Ireland and Ukraine.
Former Fulham, Real Sociedad and Coventry boss Coleman has since been linked with a return to club management at Aston Villa or Swansea, despite those clubs currently having managers in place.
But Crystal Palace midfielder Ledley, who made his international debut in 2005, believes Coleman's future lies with Wales.
"He's going to be linked with clubs because what he's done for Wales, and this nation, is remarkable," said Ledley.
"He's a fantastic manager and it doesn't surprise me [Coleman being linked with jobs]. But we want to keep him with Wales because this is the start of something new.
"I'm sure something will be sorted out sooner than later and the main thing is that he's here.
"We want him to be here for many years to come after what he's done for us and the whole nation. He's focused on this training camp and the build-up for the Euros.
"Hopefully he'll continue for many years to come, especially with good kids coming through."
Wales are without star players Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey for this week's friendlies, as well as the likes of James Collins, Andy King and Paul Dummett, meaning Coleman is likely to field a few youngsters in the Cardiff and Kiev games.
The two matches therefore present the perfect opportunity for younger players to make a case for Euro 2016 inclusion, Ledley feels.
"There's a few players we haven't seen here for a while," he added.
"You always want your best players playing, but these things happen and people who do step in have the chance to put in a performance and get a place in the final squad.
"I'm sure some of those lads will get game-time."
