Pulis: I’d boss Wales for Speed memorial

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has admitted he would happily take over as Wales manager – but only for one game.

The Welshman would be willing to coach the side against Costa Rica on Wednesday, 29 February in a memorial game for Gary Speed. However, while the Wales job is something he might consider later in his career, Pulis’ immediate future is at the Britannia Stadium.

He said: “Anything that would help in any shape or form in respect of Gary Speed, I would gladly do. I would have to speak to [Stoke chairman] Peter [Coates] and, if he didn’t think it was right, then fine.

“But if he was OK and they asked me for just a one-off game, then I’d do it out of respect for Gary. My main job remains at Stoke but your national job is something you might look at in the future.”

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