Jonathan Woodgate has been appointed the head coach of Middlesbrough after agreeing to a three-year contract with the Sky Bet Championship side.

 

According to Skysports, the former England defender had been one of Tony Pulis' assistants until the Welshman left the job at the end of the season.

 

Woodgate's former Leeds and Tottenham team-mate Robbie Keane will join his coaching team along with ex-Boro goalkeeper Danny Coyne and Leo Percovich.

 

The club while confirming the appointment wrote

 

"There was huge interest in the coaching positions following the departure of Tony Pulis and in a robust process, the club spoke with a number of potential candidates both in the UK and abroad.

 

"It was during this procedure that it became clear that Jonathan was the outstanding candidate to head up the new structure, and his staff brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.

 

"Jonathan's vision is very much aligned to our own for the club as we look to develop a new identity."