STEVE HOLLAND was confirmed as England’s assistant manager yesterday, juggling the role with his Chelsea commitments until leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Holland will join the Football Association full-time at the end of the Premier League season, when he will relinquish his post as Chelsea’s assistant first-team coach.

FA bosses have negotiated a compromise deal to prise Holland away from Stamford Bridge.

England boss Gareth Southgate added Holland to his Under-21s coaching staff in 2013, and hailed the importance of extending their partnership with the senior side.

“I am delighted to have Steve as my assistant manager,” said Southgate.

“We have worked very closely for three years and I have the utmost respect for the way he works, his professionalism and the detail of his preparation.”