Ashley Cole has become the latest member of Frank Lampard’s Everton staff.
Cole links up with his former teammate for the third time in their coaching career after spells in the backroom ranks at Derby County and Chelsea.
The ex-defender had been working with the academy at Stamford Bridge as well as England’s under-21 assistant to one-time Blues midfielder Lee Carsley.
His arrival at Goodison Park completes a new-look backroom line-up following Lampard’s appointment as Rafael Benitez’s replacement earlier this week.
The new Everton boss enlisted Chris Jones, Joe Edwards and Paul Clement to work alongside alongside existing coaches Duncan Ferguson and Alan Kelly.
“I was thrilled when Frank asked me to join him at Everton,” said Cole.
“This is a brilliant opportunity with a fantastic club and I am coming here to work hard and try to help bring success to Everton.
“The chance to link up again with Frank was another huge draw. He is an excellent manager and leader.
“With the rest of the staff here, we have everything in place for what we want to achieve together.”