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Ray Wilkins appointment as Aston Villa assistant boss confirmed

#INSERT type:image caption:Tim Sherwood praised Ray Wilkins for his 'fantastic knowledge of the game.' END#

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Ray Wilkins as assistant to manager Tim Sherwood.

Wilkins, 58, who revealed his impending arrival at Villa Park during a television interview last week, said he would begin work with last season's beaten FA Cup finalists immediately.

Sherwood said: "I'm really pleased to bring Ray on board. He has a fantastic knowledge of the game, and I'm looking forward to working with him."

Villa also confirmed that Kevin MacDonald, brought in as Sherwood's assistant in February, will stay and work on developing home-grown players.

Former England international Wilkins enjoyed a glittering playing career with clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan and Rangers before moving into coaching.

He has spent two spells at Stamford Bridge, and also managed the Jordan national team.

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