Former Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Doncaster Rovers chief lands prestigious new post
DARREN Moore has been appointed as England men's under-20 team coach.
The former Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Doncaster Rovers chief will lead the Young Lions in 2026-27, starting with U20 Euro Elite League games against Italy, France and Germany in the first international window across September and October.
In his long and distinguished playing career, Moore represented a number of clubs, including Yorkshire trio Doncaster, Bradford City and Barnsley, as well as being capped at international level by Jamaica.
He then embarked on a coaching career which started with the academy teams at West Bromwich Albion.
Birmingham-born Moore's last appointment as a head coach was at Port Vale. He left the Potteries outfit at the end of last year.
Speaking about his appointment to his new role, Moore, 52, said: "I have huge pride in being appointed as a head coach for England and the honour of representing the country.
"I’m excited to work with some of the best young talent in English football, helping players continue their development and to fulfil their potential.
"There’s a real emphasis on developing and achieving together as a group. We want to create an environment where talented young players can progress individually while building a strong collective.
"It’s an exciting new chapter for me personally.
"International football presents a different challenge and an opportunity for me to continue developing and growing as a head coach.
"I’ve worked with and developed many talented young players throughout my coaching career, so working with elite emerging talent feels like a natural fit.
"I’m just looking forward to getting started, working with the players and staff and contributing to the wider England pathway.
"There’s something incredibly special about helping talented young players develop while representing your country.”