Coleman hoping to avoid England in Euro 2016 draw

Wales manager Chris Coleman has one wish at the Euro 2016 draw - avoid England.

Having been placed in the bottom pot after ending a 58-year wait to play at a major tournament, Coleman accepts a tough task is heading Wales' way whatever the outcome of the draw in Paris on Saturday evening.

But Coleman is keen to avoid a derby clash with top seeds England and all the hype that a 'Battle of Britain' would involve.

Wales' first qualification since the 1958 World Cup was largely achieved through defensive discipline and the attacking brilliance of Gareth Bale.

Only England, Romania and Spain conceded fewer goals in qualifying as captain Ashley Williams marshalled a defence which conceded only four times in 10 games.

At the other end Real Madrid star Bale was extraordinary, providing seven of Wales' modest-11 goal tally, and his absence from Euro 2016 for any reason is simply unthinkable.

But the suspicion remains that Wales could be dangerous opponents in France, the ingredients of being hard to break down but also capable of finding a goal a rich recipe for tournament football.