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Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger makes his first step into management as he teams up with ex-Everton man Lars Jacobsen and takes over at Danish side HB Koge

Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has teamed up with ex-Everton man Lars Jacobsen and taken over HB Koge in the Danish first tier.

The 36-year-old Agger retired from playing at the age of 31 after struggling to maintain a consistent level of fitness due to injuries.

Speaking upon his unveiling at the Danish club's ground, Agger said: 'I have been preparing for this day for a very long time. I feel like I stopped playing a few years too soon.

Daniel Agger (right) and Lars Jacobsen have taken over at Danish side HB Koge
Agger was unveiled on Wednesday at the Dutch club's ground and is relishing his new role
The 36-year-old Agger admitted he wonders if he stopped playing football a little too soon

'Those years I have spent thinking about which way I would go in relation to football, and that is why I stand here today.