“I have signed a good contract and I am looking forward to the campaign,” said Coleman. “I am sure this will be my last campaign whether we qualify or not. That will be six or seven years in the job which is a long time. I think this will be my last hit at it so I will give it my best shot but I would not consider going anywhere else. I want to see this through.”

Coleman signed his two-year extension shortly before Euro 2016 and was adamant that there would no prospect of him “cashing in” by seeking improved terms or considering other job offers. He is also confident that the players will be unaffected by his planned return to club management.