The new assistant technical director will work as a deputy to Reed, right, to improve the pathway into Southgate’s senior side EDDIE KEOGH/REXThe FA want to appoint a new assistant technical director in a move designed to improve the pathway from the England junior men’s teams to Gareth Southgate’s senior side. The governing body has advertised the role on its website, with applicants required to have a Uefa Pro Licence, as part of a widespread shake-up. Dave Redding has left as head of performance, while Matt Crocker is due to stand down as head of development team coaching to take up a new role at Southampton. The new assistant technical director will work as a deputy to technical director Les Reed and will be based at the national football centre at St George’s Park. According to the FA website the successful applicant will be “responsible for the…

Source: The Times December 05, 2019 17:03 UTC