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Sheffield United appoint Slavisa Jokanovic as their new boss - with the Serbian having a proven track record of winning Premier League promotion from spells with Watford and Fulham

Sheffield United have appointed Slavisa Jokanovic as their new manager on a three-year contract.

Jokanovic has sealed a return to English football following talks with the Blades hierarchy after emerging as their first-choice to replace Chris Wilder.

Wilder left Sheffield United in March and was replaced by Paul Heckingbottom, who was unable to prevent the Bramall Lane club from being relegated.

Slavisa Jokanovic has returned to English football as the new manager of Sheffield United
Chris Wilder's time as Sheffield United manager came to an end in March after a poor season

In Serbian Jokanovic, Sheffield United have turned to a man who has history of securing promotion to the top flight from the Championship.