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Chris Coleman offered Freedom of Swansea for Wales' Euro 2016 run

Wales manager Chris Coleman is to be offered the Freedom of Swansea, his home city, in recognition of the national side's achievements at Euro 2016.

Coleman and his squad returned from France to a hero's welcome after reaching the semifinals, where they lost to eventual champions Portugal.

The 46-year-old took on the job of Wales manager in 2012 after the death of Gary Speed, and went on to build a team which qualified for its first major championship in 58 years.

David Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Swansea, said: "Freedom of the City is the highest honour the people of Swansea can confer on one of its own.

"And after the amazing, incredible exploits of the last month in France, I think I can safely say everyone in Swansea believes it's richly-deserved.

"In interviews Chris has been saying he hopes the France adventure has fully established Wales on the footballing map. We can say it's not just Wales, but Swansea too."

As a player Coleman made 160 appearances for Swansea City and 32 for Wales. He later went on to play for Crystal Palace, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Coventry City and Spanish side Real Sociedad.

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