The Football Association of Wales council will not hold talks over finding a successor for Gary Speed when they meet on Thursday, it is understood.

The family of Gary Speed expressed their thanks for the "overwhelming support" they have received following the death of the Wales manager yesterday.

Tributes have poured in for Gary Speed as the football world mourned the death of the popular Wales manager.

Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy has pulled out of the squad for this afternoon’s match at home to Manchester City after hearing of the death of Gary Speed.

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs was devastated to learn of the death of his former Wales team-mate Gary Speed at the age of 42.

Wales manager Gary Speed has died, the Football Association of Wales have confirmed.