Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has encouraged Chris Coleman to remain in charge of Wales.
Wales fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to the Republic of Ireland on Monday night, meaning they failed to secure second place and a playoff spot in Group D.
Coleman, whose contract expires at the end of November, was in no rush to decide his future following Monday's game, saying he would "let the dust settle" before making any decision, but former Wales manager Hughes was full of praise for the "fantastic job" Coleman has done "in difficult circumstances" since taking over at Wales in 2012 and was keen for 47-year-old to stay on in the role.
"I think everyone in Wales would (like him to stay on)," Hughes said. "He's done a fantastic job since taking over in difficult circumstances, and I think there's more to come from the group.
"They have a good number of young players ready to break through, so the group is becoming stronger, it's not as if the team is coming to the end of its era.
"When I was in charge, a number of experienced players were coming to retirement - I don't think that's the case with the group Chris has got.
"And maybe that will encourage him, and make the difference between whether he stays or goes."