Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has returned to the Football Association (FA) after being appointed as chief football officer following his ill-fated stint at Old Trafford.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: "Dan is a hugely influential and respected figure in the game,

Dan Ashworth has been appointed as the Football Association's first chief football officer on Wednesday, taking charge of the governing body's newly created role with strategic oversight across the England men's and women's teams.

The FA have reappointed Dan Ashworth as chief football officer in a newly created role that works closely with England men's and women's teams.