Aston Villa have appointed Neil Critchley as Steven Gerrard's assistant manager.
Critchley's appointment at Villa Park leaves Championship side Blackpool looking for a new manager.
The 43-year-old, who guided the Seasiders to League One promotion in 2020/21, knows Gerrard from his time working at Liverpool's academy where he coached the under-18s and under-23s.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has appointed Blackpool boss Neil Critchley as his new assistant manager
He will replace Michael Beale, who leaves to take up the position as QPR's new manager.