Former Sunderland, Southampton and West Brom striker Kevin Phillips has been appointed as manager of Northern Premier League side South Shields.
The prolific striker, who was capped eight times by England, is taking on his first managerial role after holding coaching positions since retirement.
He replaces Graham Fenton as manager of the seventh-tier side.
"This is my first taste of management so I'm eager to get going and I'm very, very excited," he said.
Phillips will watch from the stands against Ashton United on Tuesday and is set to be in charge for the first time for Saturday's trip to Warrington Town.