Newcastle United's new sporting director Dan Ashworth will play a crucial role in the recruitment on Tyneside both this summer and beyond. The 51-year-old arrives in the north east with a respected track record and a wealth of knowledge in this field.
Ashworth 's time at the FA coincided with England's U17 and U20 sides winning their respective World Cups. Gareth Southgate also praised the work of his technical director before he departed for Brighton.
It was on the south coast where he continued his good work, overseeing six key roles as he worked closely with Brighton chairman Tony Bloom. Before then Ashworth honed his craft at West Brom.
