Dan Ashworth set to land new job as part of ‘£105m evolution’ three months after Man United exit
Dan Ashworth is set to make a surprise return to the FA after leaving Manchester United. The former Red Devils sporting director departed Old Trafford in December after just five months at the club. Ashworth is set for a new role three months after leaving UnitedPA Ashworth had previously held the same role at Newcastle before agreeing to join United. However, he could now land a new role with the FA just three months on from his exit. As first reported by The Telegraph, Ashworth is in discussions for a major role at St. George’s Park. The 54-year-old has been holding talks for some time regarding a return to the England set-up. His negotiations are said to predate Thomas Tuchel’s first two matches as Three Lions manager. As part of the role, Ashworth would oversee the FA’s ‘St. George’s Park 2.0’ project. The £105million evolution of England’s HQ is part of recently announced plans for a ‘radical refurbishment’ of the site. Ashworth would also work with both the men’s and women’s senior and youth teams. Coaching development is also understood to be forming a key part of his potential role. The FA have concerns over the pathway for British coaches following German manager Tuchel’s appointment. Ashworth left his role as United’s sporting director in DecemberPA AFPHe would be tasked with overseeing the St. George’s Park ‘evolution’[/caption] There are also only two Englishmen currently managing in the Premier League – Eddie Howe and Graham Potter. Meanwhile, technical director John McDermott is expected to remain in his role. The same position in the Lionesses set-up is also set to continue in it’s current form. Ashworth’s potential England comeback follows reports linking him with a move to a different sport. He had been linked with an advisory role at Warwickshire Country Cricket Club. The former Brighton technical director has also been considered by Arsenal and Everton in recent months. Ashworth previously spent five years with the FA as England’s director of development. His tenure coincided with a string of successes for the Three Lions at youth level. England tasted glory in the under-17 and under-20 World Cups as well as winning the under-19 Euros. Ashworth was also in the role when Gareth Southgate’s senior side reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Dan Ashworth is set to make a surprise return to the FA after leaving Manchester United.
The former Red Devils sporting director departed Old Trafford in December after just five months at the club.
Ashworth had previously held the same role at Newcastle before agreeing to join United.
However, he could now land a new role with the FA just three months on from his exit.
As first reported by The Telegraph, Ashworth is in discussions for a major role at St. George’s Park.
The 54-year-old has been holding talks for some time regarding a return to the England set-up.
His negotiations are said to predate Thomas Tuchel’s first two matches as Three Lions manager.
As part of the role, Ashworth would oversee the FA’s ‘St. George’s Park 2.0’ project.
The £105million evolution of England’s HQ is part of recently announced plans for a ‘radical refurbishment’ of the site.
Ashworth would also work with both the men’s and women’s senior and youth teams.
Coaching development is also understood to be forming a key part of his potential role.
The FA have concerns over the pathway for British coaches following German manager Tuchel’s appointment.
There are also only two Englishmen currently managing in the Premier League – Eddie Howe and Graham Potter.
Meanwhile, technical director John McDermott is expected to remain in his role.
The same position in the Lionesses set-up is also set to continue in it’s current form.
Ashworth’s potential England comeback follows reports linking him with a move to a different sport.
He had been linked with an advisory role at Warwickshire Country Cricket Club.
The former Brighton technical director has also been considered by Arsenal and Everton in recent months.
Ashworth previously spent five years with the FA as England’s director of development.
His tenure coincided with a string of successes for the Three Lions at youth level.
England tasted glory in the under-17 and under-20 World Cups as well as winning the under-19 Euros.
Ashworth was also in the role when Gareth Southgate’s senior side reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
