Birmingham City: Lee Carsley returns to Championship club as development coach

Lee Carsley
Former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley worked at Brentford for 14 months

Lee Carsley has returned to Birmingham as head professional development coach.

The 43-year-old, who spent two years at St Andrews as a player, will oversee the club's development squad.

He had a similar role at Brentford, where he also had a spell as interim boss, and more recently has been in charge of Manchester City's Under-18s.

Richard Beale, who has the title of senior professional development coach, will stay on and assist Carsley, the Championship club have announced.

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