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Bellamy set to be named Wales manager

Craig Bellamy is set to be named the new Wales manager.

The 44-year-old has emerged as the Football Association of Wales (FAW's) first choice to replace Rob Page, who was sacked last month.

Bellamy is currently at Burnley, where he had been acting head coach before Scott Parker’s appointment last week.

Parker was keen to work with the Welshman, but it appears the former Wales captain is attracted to managing his country.

BBC Sport Wales understands the final details of a deal are still to be agreed with both Bellamy and Burnley.

But an appointment is understood to be close, bringing an end to the search to replace Page who was sacked in June after Wales failed to qualify for Euro 2024.