Former Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has stepped up to a new challenge as he takes on the role of first-team assistant coach at Birmingham City in League One.
The West Midlands outfit, who have NFL icon Tom Brady among its co-owners, welcomed football royalty to St. Andrew's on Monday night, with David Beckham and Gary Neville in attendance for the clash against Wrexham, a club with its own Hollywood connections.
The former Spurs man, who most recently has served Manchester United in a coaching capacity, has joined Birmingham's backroom staff, bringing with him a wealth of experience from both the pitch and the training ground.
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Although Huddlestone never made a senior appearance for the Red Devils, he was an influential figure at Carrington, nurturing young talent before bidding farewell to his playing career in May. His post-United journey saw him embrace a role within the England U21s setup, a position he will maintain alongside his new duties at Birmingham.
Birmingham's manager Chris Davies expressed his enthusiasm about Huddlestone's arrival, stating: "Tom is an excellent coach and a great addition to our first team staff as we look to build on our start to the 2024/2025 season. He has vast playing experience, which has been added to by coaching roles he has held with club and international teams."
He added: "This will provide a different dynamic to the group and I expect the squad to feed off his knowledge of the game. We are all looking forward to working with him and wish him every success at Birmingham City."
Huddlestone joins the ranks at Birmingham after Ashley Cole left the club to focus on his duties supporting England's interim manager Lee Carsley, as the pursuit of a permanent head coach post-Southgate era continues.
