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Antonio Conte disappointed Steve Holland is set to leave Chelsea for England assistant manager role

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has expressed regret at Steve Holland's decision to leave but understands his wish to be England assistant boss.

Holland was appointed assistant to England manager Gareth Southgate on Wednesday. He will continue to work at Chelsea until the end of the season and then leave Stamford Bridge.

The 46-year-old has been at Chelsea since 2009 and a constant in the coaching set-up despite the managerial turnover.

Antonio Conte has expressed his disappointment at Steve Holland planning to leave Chelsea
Antonio Conte has expressed his disappointment at Steve Holland planning to leave Chelsea
Holland has been appointed as England's assistant manager and will leave in the summer
Holland has been appointed as England's assistant manager and will leave in the summer

'It's a pity to lose him,' former Italy coach Conte said on Thursday.