Chris Gunter joins Wales coaching staff for March matches following retirement
The 33-year-old retired from international football earlier this month.
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Chris Gunter has joined the Wales coaching staff for this month’s European Championship qualifiers.
Gunter announced his retirement from international football earlier this month.
The 33-year-old AFC Wimbledon defender won 109 caps during a 15-year Wales career, second only to Gareth Bale’s 111 for the national men’s team.
“Chris Gunter has joined up with the senior men’s team in a coaching capacity for the March international window,” said a Football Association of Wales statement.
“Gunter has joined up with Rob Page’s coaching staff in a supporting role after announcing his international retirement as a player earlier this month.
“The role is seen as part of a transition into future coaching work.”
Wales start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign away to Croatia in Split on Saturday and host Latvia in Cardiff three days later.