The former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has been appointed as the England Under-21s head coach, with Ashley Cole as his assistant.
Carsley replaces Aidy Boothroyd, who left the role in April after five years when the team were knocked out of the European Under-21 championships.
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Cole’s appointment sees him take up his first major coaching job since retiring from playing in August 2019. The former England left-back will also continue his work in Chelsea’s academy.
Cole, who won 107 caps, said: “I am really happy to get this opportunity to support Lee and work with the best youngsters in the country. I loved playing for the national team and to now get the chance to work as an England coach is a special feeling.
“St George’s Park is an amazing place and I can’t wait to get started. I want to do my best to help young players to develop, and also learn from some brilliant people at the same time.”
Carsley, who is stepping up from his role with the Under-20 team and has been an assistant for the Under-21s, described the job as “a massive honour and achievement”.
The former Republic of Ireland international said: “I have been on courses with Ashley during lockdown and been impressed. He is committed to coaching and player development so a lot of our thoughts are aligned.”
Cole’s coaching career began with Derby County in 2019, before he took a role at Chelsea’s academy in October of that year.
