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"What's important for the next manager is that we keep the momentum," Speed told BBC Radio Five Live.

"Whoever takes over has to recognise that we've got something good going and keep hold of it."

Hughes will leave after the World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland, with Speed one of those being tipped to take over from the Blackburn boss.

The 35-year-old has hinted that he would be interested in a role within the management team but will not discuss the situation until after the Poland game.

The Bolton midfielder has been backed by the former Wrexham, Swansea boss and Wales Under-21 coach Brian Flynn.

Flynn, who would like to share the job with the Wales skipper, said it was essential Speed was involved in the international coaching set-up.

"I think it's crystal clear - I think we've got a future manager in Gary Speed," Flynn told BBC Sport Wales.

"Looking at his fitness levels he can play for at least another two years in the Premier League.

"It would be difficult to combine both roles but he could combine playing and then obviously be involved with the national squad and learn his trade in the managerial side."

To take what Gary has learned into management straight away is difficult Bolton assistant boss Phil Brown

Wales midfielder Robbie Savage has also given his backing to a Flynn-Speed partnership.

Speed, though, has been told by Bolton to carry on playing and forget any notions of managing Wales.

"Gary is a student of the game. But to take what he has learned into management straight away is difficult," said Trotters assistant boss Phil Brown.

"My advice to him would be to cut his teeth at a club first. If we can help him in terms of coaching we will."

Speed signed a two-year deal with Bolton when he arrived in the summer from Newcastle.