Howard Wilkinson has been unveiled as Sunderland's new manager at a press conference this morning.

Former Leeds boss Willkinson, who emerged as a late candidate for the post following the sacking of Peter Reid on Monday, was introduced to press at the Stadium of Light.

He said: "I relish the challenge ahead here at Sunderland. It is clear to me that this is a club with a proud tradition, huge and faithful support and in the Stadium of Light and academy, facilities that will be second to none.

"I feel that I have benefited massively from my time as Technical Director at the FA. It was a great opportunity to take a step back from the narrow focus that club management can have and look at the new and modern developments that were occurring in the game.

"I am very grateful to Adam Crozier and the FA for understanding that the position at Sunderland is challenging and exciting at this stage in my career."

Wilkinson's last managerial role was as England's caretaker coach following Kevin Keegan's resignation after the ill-fated England-Germany encounter at Wembley two years ago, where he took charge of England's 0-0 draw in Finland.

The Yorkshireman's finest achievement to date was leading Leeds to the old Division One championship in 1992 - the last English manager to win the league.

Wilkinson took up his managerial position with Notts County in 1982 before moving on to Sheffield Wednesday a year later. He spent five years at Hillsborough before switching to Yorkshire rivals Leeds in 1988.

Wilkinson will take charge of his first game at home to West Ham a week on Saturday.

Former Cheltenham and Stoke boss Steve Cotterill has been appointed Wilkinson's number two.

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