Former Chelsea and England assistant manager Steve Holland is reportedly set to return management in Japan after departing St George's Park this summer.

Holland had been working closely with Gareth Southgate in the England set-up since 2016. However, that stint ended this summer after Southgate made the decision to step back from the Three Lions job after leading his country to the final of Euro 2024.

Since then, the 54-year-old has been unemployed but according to The Athletic that will soon change. It is understood Holland will soon be named as Yokohama F. Marinos' new head coach.

The Japanese top flight club currently sit 9th in the J1 League. He will be replacing former Liverpool and Leeds United man Harry Kewell in the job after he was sacked in July.

Holland's career has been dominated by spells as an assistant manager. Between 2011 and 2017, he held the No.2 position at Stamford Bridge for six managers, including Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez.

Before that, he was the manager of the reserves at Chelsea but Yokohama will not represent his first foray as head coach. In July 2007, he became manager of Crewe Alexandra, a position he would hold until November 2008.

During that stint, he managed an average of a point per match. Yokohama are one of the biggest clubs in Japan and have enjoyed great success in their history.

Managers of the club have also gone on to achieve plenty in the sport. Current Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has held the job previously.

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