New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has insisted he left his job as Wales manager with no bitterness over the difference of opinion which prompted his exit.
The 47-year-old was formally unveiled as struggling Sunderland's latest manager on Monday morning, barely three days after deciding not to renew his contract with Wales, who he guided to the Euro 2016 semifinals during a hugely successful six-year spell in charge.
As he took up the reins on Wearside, Coleman, who failed to guide Wales to the 2018 World Cup, said it was it was without regret.
Asked if the Football Association of Wales could have done more to keep him, Coleman replied: "I'm not going to be negative about the Welsh FA.