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Wales boss Chris Coleman distances himself from Crystal Palace job after naming 26-man training squad for World Cup qualifier against Serbia

Chris Coleman has laughed off speculation linking him with the managerial position at Crystal Palace.

Wales boss Coleman – who made more than 150 appearances for Palace between 1991 and 1995 – has been mentioned as a potential successor to Sam Allardyce at Selhurst Park after the former England manager resigned from his position as Eagles boss this week.

Coleman's contract with Wales runs up until the end of the 2018 World Cup, but the 46-year-old says he is focusing only on his team's crucial qualifier with Serbia on June 11.

Chris Coleman has distanced himself from the vacant managerial position at Crystal Palace
Chris Coleman has distanced himself from the vacant managerial position at Crystal Palace

Asked if he'd be interested in taking over from Allardyce, Coleman jokingly referred to his visit to Buckingham Palace last week where he was awarded an OBE.