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Ex-England and Arsenal striker Francis Jeffers leaves Everton U23s role to join Paul Cook's coaching staff at League One's Ipswich Town

Francis Jeffers has left his role with Everton U23s to become part of Paul Cook's coaching staff at Ipswich Town.

The former Everton and Arsenal striker, who joined the Blues on a loan in 2007, was part of Duncan Ferguson's backroom staff when he took caretaker charge of the Toffees in December 2019.

Jeffers will link back up with former Ipswich team-mate Gary Roberts at the club, just days after being on the touchline for Everton U23s final Premier League 2 game of the season on Friday.

Francis Jeffers has left his role with Everton U23s side to join Ipswich Town's coaching staff

The 40-year-old was assistant to David Unsworth at Everton but said: 'It's a great opportunity for me and one I couldn't turn down.