Hasselbaink set to join Gareth Southgate’s backroom staff

Former Chelsea, Leeds and Atletico Madrid striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is on the verge of joining Garetg Southgate coaching staff. Talks according to latest report has reached advanced stage with FA bosses over the deal that will see Hasselbaink team up the coaching crew of Three Lions.

He is set to replace Chris Powell, who has came to the end of his agreed cycle after the World Cup, and his contract has expired.

Hasselbaink, who won 23 caps for the Netherlands and scored nine international goals, has been out of work since resigning as Burton Albion manager last September.

His two spells as Burton boss mean he is well acquainted with England’s base at St George’s Park, which is where the League One club train, just a few miles from Burton-upon-Trent.

Southgate reportedly approached Hasselbaink about the position after Powell  who’s been part of the coaching team for the last two major tournaments  told the England boss he wants to focus on his job as head of coaching at Tottenham’s academy.

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It continues the FA’s commitment to improving diversity in football, by giving opportunities to more Black coaches within England’s teams.

Former England international Ashley Cole and ex-Guyana manager Michael Johnson are part of the U21s coaching staff, alongside Joleon Lescott.

Jason Euell, Marcus Bignot, Omer Riza and Matthew Thorpe have all been involved with the England junior teams