Robbie Fowler seen for the first time since his brutal Saudi sacking in October

Robbie Fowler has further outlined his coaching ambitions by completing a Diploma in Professional Football Management.

The legendary former Liverpool striker - who also scored seven times in 26 caps for England - has been keen to develop his managerial career since retiring in 2012.

His time in the dugout has taken him across four countries, but he is yet to secure a role in England.

And on Tuesday night, Fowler shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, outlining his new qualification from Liverpool University.

He posted: 'Diploma in Professional Football Management. Thank you @LivUni.'

Fowler started his managerial career by taking charge of Muangthong United in Thailand back in 2011, where he was an existing player.

The former Liverpool star then managed Australian side Brisbane Roar between 2019 and 2020, before taking over Indian Super League outfit East Bengal FC for the 2020-21 season.

In June of this year, Fowler was appointed as boss of Saudi second tier side Al-Qadsiah, but was brutally sacked in October despite guiding the team to second in the table.

The 48-year-old had overseen six wins and two draws since taking charge of the club and was named manager of the month for the division in September.

He was replaced by former Real Madrid and Spain striker Michel in the role, with Al-Qadsiah since rising from second to first in the table.

In a statement at the time of his departure, Al-Qadsiah - who finished 11th last season - said: 'The management of Al-Qadsiah Sports Club have decided to terminate the contractual relationship with first team football coach, Mr. Robbie Fowler.

'The club appreciates the coach's efforts and professionalism and wishes him all the success in his professional career.'

Speaking in 2022, Fowler had bemoaned the lack of coaching opportunities he had received in England after several failed job applications.

He told the Liverpool ECHO: 'I have managed in Thailand, India and Australia now, and my aim is to manage in this country.

'I’m here now and looking for a job. But if it doesn’t materialise then I will have no problem going abroad again.'

Across his four managerial stints which span a 12-year period, Fowler has won 30 of his 66 games in the dugout, drawing 19 and losing just 17.