Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has replaced Chris Powell on Gareth Southgate's coaching staff at England; Hasselbaink has been out of work since resigning as Burton Albion manager last September
Tuesday 21 March 2023 13:08, UK
Former Chelsea, Leeds and Atletico Madrid striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined Gareth Southgate and England's coaching staff ahead of the March internationals.
Hasselbaink replaces Chris Powell, who came to the end of his agreed cycle after the World Cup and whose contract expired.
The former forward was pictured with Southgate as the England squad met up for their European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine this week.
Hasselbaink, who won 23 caps for the Netherlands and scored nine international goals, has been out of work since resigning as Burton Albion manager last September.
His two spells as Burton boss mean he is well acquainted with England's base at St George's Park, which is where the League One club train, just a few miles from Burton-upon-Trent.
Sky Sports News was told last week that Southgate approached Hasselbaink about the position after Powell - who has been part of the coaching team for the last two major tournaments - told the England boss he wants to focus on his job as head of coaching at Tottenham's academy.
The appointment continues the FA's commitment to improving diversity in football, by giving opportunities to more Black coaches within England's teams.
Former England international Ashley Cole and ex-Guyana manager Michael Johnson are part of the U21s coaching staff, alongside Joleon Lescott.
Jason Euell, Marcus Bignot, Omer Riza and Matthew Thorpe have all been involved with the England junior teams.
