The election defeat of the far-Right in France was celebrated by many of the national team’s most well-known players, many of whom have African heritage, as the squad prepared for their Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain on Tuesday.
The former Wales international won 78 caps as a player and is likely to be a popular appointment with fans, though the FAW also considered Willy Sagnol and Thierry Henry
Craig Bellamy is set to be named the new Wales manager with Burnley expected to receive an official approach on Tuesday.