Wales manager Chris Coleman says he will take his time before making a decision over his future after their hopes of reaching the World Cup were ended by the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff.
James McClean’s second-half goal ensured that it is Martin O’Neill’s side who march on to the play-offs next month rather than the Euro 2016 semi-finalists.
When asked if this was his last game in charge, Coleman said: "Right now all I can think about, picture in my mind, is the faces of the players in the dressing room and the disappointment.
"They are inconsolable at the moment but they should feel very proud. That's all I can think about.
"I know I'm going to be asked about my situation but I won't think about that right now.
"I'll take some time to let the dust settle and then I'm sure we'll have a sit down and have a chat and we'll take it from there."
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Reflecting on four years in charge, Coleman added: "I just reminded the players that four years ago we were playing here against Macedonia in front of eight thousand people, playing for nothing.
"It's different now. We're in campaigns and we're taking it to the wire, taking it to the last game and that's all we can do.
"And with a little bit of luck and a wing and a prayer, hoping to get it right in the last game (but) we didn't, the Republic of Ireland got it right.
"I said before, if it wasn't us it's going to be another home nation. Good luck to Martin, he's done a tremendous job and I hope they go and get to the World Cup."
"We have got to keep creating special memories" - Well said, goal-creator Jeff Hendrick #WALIRL #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/ZI4pqPm9O1
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