Ex-Everton boss Sorensen joins Villa as technical advisor

Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen has been named technical advisor at Aston Villa Women.

The 45-year-old was sacked by Everton in February after four years at the club in which he helped maintain their status as a Women's Super League club.

Sorensen was involved in recruitment while at the Toffees in addition to his head coach role and will work closely with manager Natalia Arroyo at Villa to provide extra technical support.

Aston Villa manager Arroyo said:

"I'm pleased to welcome Brian to the club. He brings a lot of experience within the women's game and will add another perspective to our staff as we continue working with the players every day.

"Our focus remains on improving as a team and finishing the season strongly, and Brian's support will be valuable as part of that collective effort."

Villa currently sit ninth in the WSL table with four wins and four draws from 16 matches.

"Aston Villa have made significant investment into their women's organisation during the past seasons and possess a formidable squad," said Sorensen.

"I appreciate the opportunity to join during this period and work with [director of football] Marisa Ewers and Natalia Arroyo, a manager who I know well, to strengthen the technical foundation of the club. I'm excited to get started."