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FA confirm return of Dan Ashworth in new role as chief football officer with ex-Man Utd director set to oversee St George's Park regeneration project

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<p>Ashworth becomes the first person to take on the role and will lead the FA's high-performance strategy, as well as overseeing the new-look home of the England national teams.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ashworth was previously with the FA between 2013-19, operating as the director of elite development and then the technical director. Having held roles at Brighton, Newcastle United and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dan-ashworth-leaves-man-utd-after-only-five-months-as-sporting-director-in-shock-blow-to-ineos-rebuild/blt28ec9db3deac5d41" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> since his departure, he now returns to the governing body.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>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."</p>

WHAT THE FA SAID

<p>Part of Ashworth's role will include supporting men's technical director John McDermott and the successor to women's technical director Kay Cossington. That includes preparation for this summer's women's Euros and next summer's men's World Cup. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ASHWORTH?

FA confirm return of Dan Ashworth in new role as chief football officer with ex-Man Utd director set to oversee St George's Park regeneration project | Goal.com

Dan Ashworth has returned to the FA as chief football officer after leaving Manchester United in December.

FA confirm return of Dan Ashworth in new role as chief football officer with ex-Man Utd director set to oversee St George&apos;s Park regeneration project

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