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Former Wolves defender and interim boss favourite to land Championship job

The Telford born former defender, who started his career with Aston Villa, played 111 games for Wolves across a four year period, before going on to win promotion to the Premier League with Blackpool.

He moved into coaching with Wolves in the club's academy, before being appointed interim manager between the axing of Walter Zenga and the appointment of Paul Lambert.

He then departed the club to become manager of AFC Telford United, leading them to 14th in the National League.

Edwards then returned to Molineux and then after a stint with the FA, he was handed the manager's job at Forest Green Rovers, leading them to the League Two title and their first ever promotion to League One.

That summer he left for Watford but after lasting just a few months at Vicarage Road, he was appointed as Luton Town's new boss.

He then led The Hatters to a famous promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs before they were relegated after just one campaign.

Edwards has been out of work since departing Luton last season with the club spiralling towards a second successive relegation.

But he is now the front runner to replace Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough - after the ex-Manchester United was axed following Boro's dismal end to the campaign.

Edwards is now the bookmakers favourite, having also been linked to Bristol City. And according to reports on Teesside, he is open to taking over at the Riverside.

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