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46-year-old Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after being confirmed as England’s new assistant manager.

In a statement released by the Football Association, Holland will continue to split his time between Chelsea and England until the end of the season when he will become Southgate’s full-time assistant manager.

Holland said: “It is the ultimate honour to be asked to work with your national team into a World Cup campaign.

“My immediate focus is on continuing to support Antonio and the Chelsea team, and doing everything possible to finish the season with success.

“The summer will be the time to look forward to an exciting future with Gareth and England and to reflect on the best eight years of my life at Chelsea. For now the next game is Bournemouth.”