Wales manager Chris Coleman has distanced himself from a return to the Premier League, indicating that he might prefer to work in Europe when his time in charge of the Euro 2016 semi-finalists ends.

Coleman, who has had previous spells in charge of Spanish side Real Sociedad and AEL in Greece, has been linked with the vacant position at Hull City in the Premier League.

The newly promoted side made an official approach to the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in the summer but were refused permission to talk to Coleman.

“I think everybody is under the impression that everyone wants to work in the Premier League,” said Coleman, who announced Wales’ first squad since their astonishing Euro 2016 campaign ended in defeat to Portugal last month.

“I want to work at the top level like everyone else, but it doesn’t mean that’s the Premier League. I want to work in Europe again.

“I’m happy, looking forward to this next challenge. There was an official approach and the FAW turned it down.

“So that is the end of it.

“With the Premier League, you look at it sideways, of course you do, but managing your national team comes around once if you’re lucky. I don’t think I’ll have any regrets.”

Coleman has included Gareth Bale, who scored twice for Real Madrid in their 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, in the squad to face Moldova in a World Cup qualifier on September 5.

“There’s no surprise, scoring after about 75 seconds. He’s capable of almost anything, I think Madrid are very excited about the future with him,” Coleman said.

“They recognise they’ve got someone who will be there for a while and is capable of winning everything.”

Coleman has also included Hal Robson-Kanu, another of the stars of Wales’ Euro 2016 campaign, even though the striker has yet to find a club following his summer release by Reading.

“I’d like to see Hal settled, but he had an incredible campaign and he’s got to get the best for Hal.

“There’s nothing wrong with that,” said Coleman.

Coleman must cope without Aaron Ramsey. The midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Liverpool, and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said he would not be fit until after the international break.

Coleman said he expected Ramsey to be out for another three weeks.

Coleman said: “When you’ve got a player as good as Aaron, take him out of any team and you are going to know about it.

“He is irreplaceable, he makes a huge impact for us. He is a great player and it’s a shame he’s not here. He’s a loss to any team.”

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