Justin Cochrane joins England’s coaching staff | OneFootball

Justin Cochrane has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s England senior men's coaching staff.

Cochrane will continue as Brentford’s assistant first team coach, a position he has held since July 2022, undertaking both roles in a dual capacity.

“It’s an honour to be asked to work for the senior men’s national team,” said Cochrane.

“This is a really exciting opportunity for me and I’m extremely grateful to Brentford for allowing me to take on this role.

“I’m looking forward to working with the players, meeting the staff and stepping out at Wembley.

“Most of all, I’m looking forward to helping this very talented group achieve its goals.”

Brentford director of football Phil Giles added: “Justin has been doing a fantastic job for us over the last two and a half years, and so this recognition of his coaching talent is very well merited.

“I’m sure he will make a positive contribution with the national team, and obviously we all hope that England can go deep into the tournament in 2026.

“The exposure to different coaches, players and opponents will no doubt also be positive for Justin’s ongoing development as a coach, as we envisage him being here with us for many more years to come.”

Following a 13-year playing career, Cochrane took his first steps into coaching at the top level when he joined Tottenham Hotspur’s Academy set-up in 2009.

Cochrane’s initial role as under-11s head coach led to involvement with the U12s, U14s, U16s and then the U23s during a nine-year stint in north London.

Cochrane then spent three years with the FA as he completed his UEFA Pro Licence.

He was head coach of the 2020/21 under-17s cohort, having taken charge of the same group for the previous two years, but was unable to lead the side in any competitive games due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The 43-year-old, born in Hackney, was also lead for the youth development phase (under-15 to under-17) at the FA.

In June 2021, after a short period with AFC Wimbledon’s first-team coaching staff in League One, Cochrane became head of player development and coaching at Manchester United.

Cochrane spent a year with the Red Devils, mainly working with their under-17 to under-23 players. It was a season that concluded with United lifting the FA Youth Cup.

Cochrane has been on Brentford’s first-team coaching staff since July 2022.