Rob Edwards named new boss of Middlesbrough

Rob Edwards has been appointed as Middlesbrough’s new head coach (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Rob Edwards has been appointed as Middlesbrough’s new head coach on a three-year deal.

The 42-year-old, who left Luton by mutual consent in January, replaces former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick, whose reign was brought to a close earlier this month after the Teessiders missed out on the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.