A former England international has joined Macclesfield FC's backroom team.

Francis Jeffers, who has previously played for the likes of Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday, has been appointed as the club's new assistant manager.

Since retiring in 2013, the striker has gained experiencing in coaching at a number of top teams, including Everton, Ipswich Town and Oldham Athletic.

A statement released by the Silkmen reads: "Francis adds a wealth of knowledge to our backroom team and will be a huge asset to John Rooney and his staff.

"Having had an illustrious playing career spanning over 15 years, Jeffers made the step into coaching after leaving Accrington Stanley.

"He started his coaching career at Everton voluntarily before joining the Club's U23s as a coach working alongside David Unsworth.

"Jeffers then went on to join Paul Cook's backroom team at Ipswich Town before departing in late 2021.

"He would then reunite with Unsworth at Oldham Athletic as First Team Coach before going on to oversee the Club's B Team.

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"Join us in welcoming Francis to the Leasing.com Stadium, and we wish him well in his new role."

Jeffers' playing career began at Everton, making his debut at Old Trafford in December 1997.

In 2001, his 'fox in the box' reputation earned him a multi-million pound move to Arsenal, with whom he would twice win the FA Cup.

The now 44-year-old has one cap for the Three Lions, scoring a consolation goal in a loss to Australia in February 2003.