Hartson wants to succeed Toshack in Wales

John Toshack appears almost certain to step down as Wales boss after spending yesterday in talks at the Football Association of Wales' headquarters in Cardiff.

The 61-year-old, who has been in charge since November 2004, was downbeat following Friday's 1-0 Euro 2012 qualifying defeat to Montenegro and it is understood the former Real Madrid boss, who took over from Mark Hughes, feels he cannot take Wales any further and will tender his resignation.

The only question appears to be whether Toshack will leave the post before or after the double header against Bulgaria and Switzerland next month.

Ryan Giggs is the early favourite with bookmakers to replace Toshack but it is thought unlikely he would want to take on the role while he is still playing at the highest level.

Former Wales striker John Hartson has expressed his interest in the job. The 35-year-old, said: "There's nobody that will be more committed and more Welsh than I am."