Aldridge wants to be next boss of Wales

FORMER Republic of Ireland and Liverpool striker John Aldridge has applied to become the next Wales manager.

"These jobs don't come around every five minutes and I would love to manage an international team. This is too good an opportunity to let pass me by, it's just so tempting. I posted my application last night," said Aldridge.

Aldridge, who started his career at Newport, has been out of the game since resigning as Tranmere manager in 2001.