Woodgate takes up role within Middlesbrough academy

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SWANSEA, WALES - APRIL 02: Jonathan Woodgate, Middlesbrough first team coach, looks on from the Middlesbrough bench prior to the Premier League match between Swansea City and Middlesbrough at the Liberty Stadium on April 2, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Former England defender Jonathan Woodgate has taken up an academy role at Middlesbrough.

The 37-year-old, who made 112 appearances for his home-town club, returned to work alongside interim manager Steve Agnew following Aitor Karanka’s departure in March.

He has now been appointed as the club’s Under-18s assistant coach under Mark Tinkler.

Academy manager Craig Liddle told the club’s official website, www.mfc.co.uk: “Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to this role and it’s great to have him on board working with the young players in the Academy.

“He played at the very top and is someone who the young players can look up to and learn from him.

“He is a great personality to have around, his enthusiasm is infectious, he has worked with the young players before here, and he is very much looking forward to the role.”