The newly-created role will see Ashworth take oversight of the England men’s and women’s teams.
Dan Ashworth is returning to the FA (Mike Egerton/PA)
Dan Ashworth is returning to the FA (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Archive)
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Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association after being appointed chief football officer.
The 54-year-old served as the governing body’s director of elite development between 2013 and 2018 before taking positions at Brighton and Newcastle ahead of an ill-fated five-month stay at Old Trafford which ended in December.
The newly-created role will see Ashworth take oversight of the England men’s and women’s teams.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “Dan is a hugely influential and respected figure in the game, who has a long-standing commitment to England Football.
“We are very happy to welcome him back in this new role.”