Steve McClaren: Rotherham United appoint ex-England boss as head of football

McClaren has extensive managerial experience, having been at the helm of Middlesbrough between 2001 and 2006, where he won the League Cup and guided Boro to the final of the old Uefa Cup in 2006.

He joined England soon afterwards, but left after failing to qualify for Euro 2008.

McClaren also had spells at Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Newcastle United and QPR, with two spells at Dutch side FC Twente and a season in Germany with Wolfsburg in between.

Before he joined Jamaica, he had a two-year spell as assistant to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, where he had previously had a successful stint as Sir Alex Ferguson’s number two before starting his own managerial career.

“Steve will provide the board with a new voice and a pair of eyes and ears that have seen how clubs ensure that they reach optimal performance at both the top club level and on the international stage,” said Millers chairman Stewart.

“Conversations with Steve have been ongoing for a period of time now which was by design to ensure that both parties had a clear mutual understanding of what the role looks like and where we believe we can progress the football club to.

“His CV speaks for itself, but beyond that, we have been hugely impressed by his enthusiasm and desire to enact positive changes here at Rotherham United.”