Jonathan Woodgate is the head coach of Middlesbrough after agreeing a three-year contract with the Sky Bet Championship side.
The former England defender had been one of Tony Pulis' assistants until the Welshman left the job at the end of the season.
Woodgate made 112 appearances for Middlesbrough before calling time on his playing career in 2016 to take a job in the club's academy.
Boro finished seventh in last season's Championship, one point outside the play-off places.