Newport County boss Dean Holdsworth insists nothing has changed in regard to his future at the club, with talks ongoing for next season.

Holdsworth has a three-year agreement with the Exiles that concludes at the end of the 2010/11 campaign and is increasingly being linked to a host of Football League jobs.

We reported exclusively last week that talks were under way on the manager’s future and he was quick to quash rival reports yesterday that anything is settled for next season.

The Argus understands that the aim of the club is to agree a completely new deal with the boss, one that would maximise their right to compensation should another club come calling.

And Holdsworth, while confirming talks are going well, is keen to set the record straight.

“I have no plans to go anywhere, I want to keep building on what we’ve done here, but there is a lot to be talked about in terms of our plans for next season,” he said.

“Nothing has changed since last week, we are talking and planning and preparing for life in the Conference.

“But I can only say that I am very happy here, something our supporters hopefully know.”

Holdsworth added: “But I have no idea what the future holds, “I want to manage at the highest level I can in my managerial career and that has always been the case since I joined the club.

“I don’t like to keep dealing in speculation and until we finish talking, I’d rather not address the issue of my future. The season most certainly isn’t over and as soon as the club and myself have news for our supporters, they’ll be the first to know.”

Holdsworth is fully focused on today’s clash with Woking, knowing a victory will all but kill their thin hopes of reaching the play-offs.

The Exiles are hoping to bounce back from defeat to Thurrock last weekend and know they need a maximum return to get their bid to smash the 100 point barrier back on track.

“It’s an exciting game for us, we’re really up for it and had a brilliant training session on Thursday, one of the best of the season,” he said.

“The boys are buzzing, everyone is fit apart from Sam (Foley, fractured leg) and we are looking to get back on track.”

County have received international clearance for new loan signing Ben Hunt from Bristol Rovers and he could be handed a start. Alternatively, Holdsworth may opt to select the returning Dave Gilroy or winger Kerry Morgan alongside goal machine Craig Reid.

Long-term injury victims Takumi Ake and Nathan Davies are also in contention.

l Wales’ under-18 side lost 1-0 to Ireland in the recent Centenary Shield schoolboy international in Haverfordwest.

Wales started brightly in front of an impressive crowd of 750 who braved the elements but fell a goal behind in the 17th minute when goalkeeper Steffan Jones dived full length to parry a free-kick from Sean Skelly but Ireland's Sean Brosnan was first to react and buried the rebound.

The Irish youngsters took control but failed to add to their advantage and the introduction of three substitutes in the second half, including Josh Brown of Hartridge School and Newport County tilted the game towards Wales.

Another Hartridge lad, striker Jamie Davies struck a shot across the face of the goal with three minutes remaining and in injury time, central defender Adam Hesp had two chances with close range headers but was unable to level.

Left-back Andrew Hughes of Hartridge was the most impressive Welsh performer.

Wales travel to Belfast for the final fixture in the tournament on Friday, April 16, in front of the Sky TV cameras.