Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager, following Rob Page s departure last month.
It is Bellamy s first senior managerial role, with the former Wales captain signing a four-year contract.
As a player, he made 78 appearances for the national team between 1998 and 2014, scoring 19 goals.
It s an incredible honour for me to be given the opportunity to lead my country, and it s the proudest moment of my career, Bellamy told the FAW website. It was always my ultimate dream to become the Cymru head coach, and I am ready for the challenge.
Bellamy had been named as Burnley s acting head coach following Vincent Kompany s move to Bayern Munich in May, but turned down the opportunity to stay as a coach following Scott Parker s appointment.