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Craig Bellamy in the running to be next Wales manager after Page’s sacking

Craig Bellamy Wales Vincent Kompany the Football Association of Wales Burnley Osian Roberts Patrick Vieira Rob Page Ryan Giggs Thierry Henry
Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy has gained experience working alongside Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht and Burnley. Photograph: Paul Dennis/TGS Photo/Shutterstock

Craig Bellamy is among those to be considered for the Wales vacancy, with the Football Association of Wales weighing up its options after sacking Rob Page. Bellamy, who won 78 caps for his country, was placed in interim charge of relegated Burnley after Vincent Kompany’s departure to Bayern Munich.

Wales are in no rush to make a decision on their next manager given their next round of matches are in September, when they face a Nations League double-header, at home to Turkey and then away to Montenegro. It is thought the FAW hierarchy could favour a young, high-profile candidate. They have not appointed a non-Welshman to the role since Bobby Gould in 1995 but are open to doing so.

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