Back to the Chelsea Newsfeed

Steve Holland joins Gareth Southgate's England coaching staff as Craig Shakespeare steps down

Chelsea's assistant first-team coach Steve Holland will join caretaker England manager Gareth Southgate's backroom team, the Football Association has confirmed.

Holland, who was assistant to Southgate for England Under-21s for the past three years, replaces Craig Shakespeare in the set-up for the international fixtures in October and November.

Shakespeare, the Leicester assistant manager, had agreed to leave the national scene but assistant Sammy Lee and goalkeeper coach Martyn Margetson will remain part of their plans.

Chelsea assistant Steve Holland has joined Gareth Southgate's backroom team
Chelsea assistant Steve Holland has joined Gareth Southgate's backroom team

Leicester confirmed in a statement: 'Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has agreed to reduce his responsibilities with the Football Association following the recent management restructure around the England team.