The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed talks regarding a possible new contract for coach Giovanni Trapattoni are likely to take place in a couple of weeks.
Trapattoni has steered Ireland to a first major tournament appearance in a decade after Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Estonia sealed a 5-1 aggregate success and a place at Euro 2012.
The veteran Italian's current contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign, but he has expressed an interest in leading Ireland's bid to reach the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
FAI chief executive John Delaney wants the immediate focus to be on celebrating qualification for the European Championship, but also revealed there is a willingness to sit down and discuss Trapattoni's future.
"That's not for tonight," Delaney told Sky Sports regarding Trapattoni's future after the victory on Tuesday night.
"What I will say is he has been brilliant for me to work with. To work with Giovanni Trapattoni, for me, has been a pleasure.
"The board will meet in the next couple of weeks to sit down with Giovanni to discuss as to what can happen in the future."
Delaney added: "I think that should happen sooner rather than later.
"I think we should have our discussion. There has been a lot public debate about what's happening, all the usual stuff, but tonight is about qualifying.
"We'll leave for another week or two the debate about the manager's contract, but what I will say is has Giovanni Trapattoni taken us forward?
"Yes, he has. Four years ago where were we? Today we're in a far better place and we're qualified."
