After only one year in management, Rob Edwards has quickly earned a reputation as a forward-thinking, personable man-manager.
But when he joins up with Watford this summer he will face a whole new challenge, becoming the club's eighth permanent manager in just over four years.
The 39-year-old former Wales and Wolves centre-back's appointment comes at the end of a hugely successful debut season at Forest Green Rovers that saw him lead the Gloucestershire club to the League Two title and promotion to English football's third tier for the first time.
Edwards earned his coaching stripes working with England's youth teams and points to Gareth Southgate as someone he has taken lessons from.