England & Arsenal legend David Platt becomes boss of amateur kids team Wilmslow Sports in Timperley & District League 4

ENGLAND legend David Platt has bagged a new role in football - as manager of an amateur kids team.

The former Aston Villa, Sampdoria, Juventus and Arsenal ace will manage Wilmslow Sports Under-15s this year.

Platt - who scored a famous volley for the Three Lions in the knockout stages of the 1990 World Cup to knock out Belgium - will don his tracksuit again to put the teenagers of Wilmslow Sports through their paces in the Timperley and District League 4 in Cheshire.

Platt previously spent three years at Manchester City as Roberto Mancini’s assistant before they both left in 2013.

Two years later the married dad of one was named as boss of FC Pune City in the Indian Super League but left the following year.

News of his new role was posted online by Wilmslow Sports chairman Scott Hannah, who wrote: “I am chairman of Wilmslow Sports. We are looking for two to three players for our U15 Dragons.

“They play in the Timperley and District League 4. Mid-level much improved side and looking to have a great season this season that will culminate in a trip to Paris to play in the Europa Cup at the PSG stadium.

He does a huge amount for grass roots and never for personal praise or acknowledgement.

Scott Hannah

“On top of this the boys will be managed by former England, Arsenal and Juventus legend David Platt.

“He does a huge amount for grass roots and never for personal praise or acknowledgement.

“A pleasure to work with and a huge support to his players and the club in general. I cannot speak highly enough of him.”

Fans praised Platt for giving up his time to help grass-roots football.

Gary Howard wrote: “This is great that an ex pro is giving his knowledge to your club and the grassroots community.

Andrew McDonnell added: “David is a school friend of mine and we played in a few teams together.

“Awesome team player and an amazing work ethic, even at a younger age.

“Anybody should consider themselves incredibly fortunate to have such a great player, great person and a wealth of experience involved in their club.”