'COLEMAN IS KEY TO OUR AMBITIONS'

HEIMIR Hallgrímsson wants to extend Seamus Coleman's Ireland career by at least another year - by securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

- BY MARK MCCADDEN

The Boys in Green boss has expressed his hope that Coleman will be available for the qualifiers against Portugal, Hungary and Armenia when they kick off in September.

The Ireland manager would love to have the services of the Everton legend both on and off the pitch.

Coleman has played in just one of Hallgrímsson’s games in charge so far. He came off in the Nations League game at home to England with an injury and hasn't featured since.

The Donegal native turns 37 in October, but he looks set to continue at Everton next season as they move into their brand new Bramley Moore Dock stadium.