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Ex-Leeds United ace Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 'in advanced talks' with FA to become England coach

Former Leeds United Striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is reportedly 'in advanced talks' with the FA to join Gareth Southgate's England coaching set-up.

Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett reports that Hasselbaink is currently in discussions with the FA regarding a deal that would see him replace the outgoing Chris Powell. The move would allow Powell to focus solely on his role as head of Tottenham Hotspur's academy, seeing the former Leeds man replace him at St George's Park.

Southgate and and Hasselbaink played alongside one another during their time together at Middlesbrough back in the early 2000s and now it seems that the pair are set to unite once again. The timing of his arrival is still to be confirmed, with England looking to prepare for their European Championship qualifying matches later this month.

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