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Connor Roberts: Wales and Burnley man aims to emulate Vincent Kompany as coach in future

Wales defender Connor Roberts says working under Vincent Kompany at Burnley has convinced him to pursue a coaching career after he retires.

Former Manchester City captain Kompany led Burnley to promotion to the Premier League this season.

Roberts, who is in Wales' squad for Monday's Euro 2024 qualifier in Turkey, wants to emulate the Belgian, who he has tipped as a future City boss.

"I had no interest in being a coach or a manager before," said Roberts.

"But working with Vincent and his staff, I feel like I know a lot more about football now so I might want to see if I can do it as well, but that is maybe something for a later date.