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New Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira set to appoint former Wales assistant Osian Roberts as his No 2 at Selhurst Park having played a key role in the country's run to Euro 2016 semi-finals

Former Wales assistant manager Osian Roberts is set to be appointed as Patrick Vieira's number two at Crystal Palace.

The Welshman announced earlier in July he had resigned from his role as technical director at Morocco after nearly two years at the helm.

Roberts had previously been a long-serving member of staff at the Football Association of Wales, where he oversaw the training programme on which Vieira completed his coaching badges, but he will now continue his journey in the Premier League.

New Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is set to make Welshman Osian Roberts his assistant

New Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is set to make Welshman Osian Roberts his assistant

Roberts resigned as Morocco technical director earlier this month after two years in the role

After various roles within the governing body, Roberts was made assistant to national team boss Chris Coleman in 2015 and played a key part in the country's run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.