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The former Fulham manager has quit the role and is set to takeover at Championship strugglers Sunderland.

The Black Cats sit rock bottom of the Championship but Coleman fancied a new challenge in domestic football.

And according to the bookies, West Brom boss Pulis is next in line to be Wales manager.

William Hill have Pulis as the 5/2 favourite.

Kenny Jackett, Mark Hughes and Ryan Giggs are all next in line at 6/1.

William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly said: “Pulis seems to be out of favour in the Midlands and the Wales job is one that he has always wanted.

“He is an obvious favourite.”

Aston Villa hero Dean Saunders, Craig Bellamy and Brian Flynn are also in the running to replace Coleman.

Wales released a statement tonight on Coleman, with Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales revealing: “We are extremely disappointed to see Chris’ tenure as Wales manager come to an end.

“The FAW and Wales as a nation will be eternally grateful for the job he has done over the last six years as National Team Manager, from travelling the length and breadth of Wales outside of the media spotlight to talk to players and supporters, to guiding us to the semi-finals of the European Championships.

“We wish Chris the very best of luck for the future as he returns to club management, a desire for which he has always been honest and open about.”