Tuesday 7 November 2017 16:32, UK
Chris Coleman knows Wales' success story is not over with a talented generation emerging, says Andy King.
Wales manager Coleman has decided he is keen to stay on, according to Sky sources, and has held initial talks with the FAW about a new contract - despite missing out on qualification for next year's World Cup.
Defeat to the Republic of Ireland in their final qualifier means that while Martin O'Neill's side take on Denmark in a play-off this week to reach the finals in Russia, Coleman admitted he could oversee his final game in charge as Wales face France in a friendly.
Coleman has previously indicated he would not oversee a campaign to reach Euro 2020, but Wales and Leicester City midfielder King believes the quality of players coming through could convince the manager otherwise.
"He's seen that the Wales success isn't going to end anytime soon with the players we've got coming through," King said ahead of the friendly against France.
"That will be a major factor for him, knowing that he's got these players in young who we can give experience to."
Coleman memorably led Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, and King was adamant the 47-year-old retains the backing of the dressing room.
"It's massively important for us," said King. "The things he's achieved with the country have been absolutely fantastic.
"The players will give their all for him so we want him to stay on. Obviously, it's up to him and the FAW how they move forward but the players are always right behind him.
"He knows what the group think of him. It's a good relationship we've got with him."
Wales striker Sam Vokes likened Coleman to his Burnley manager, Sean Dyche, outlining the camaraderie among the staff and players as a key factor in the desire for Coleman to stay on.
"There's a lot of similarities, the way the team gel together, we're good mates off the field," said Vokes. "That starts with the manager, getting the feeling there."
Vokes added: "Personally and for the team I think he's brought the country on massively. Although we didn't qualify we were right in it until the end and that's something we haven't had for a while. We love working for the gaffer."
