Brentford’s Cochrane joins England coaching staff

Brentford first-team coach Justin Cochrane has joined Thomas Tuchel’s England backroom staff.

The 43-year-old will continue to serve the Bees while also working for the Three Lions.

The likes of Noni Madueke, 22, and 20-year-olds Lewis Hall and Rico Lewis – who are now all full England internationals – have been coached by Cochrane, having played under him during his time as manager of England Under-15s, Under-16s and Under-17s.

Cochrane remarked, “This is a really exciting opportunity for me, and I’m incredibly grateful to Brentford for allowing me to take this role.”

“Most of all, I’m eager to assist this extremely talented group in achieving its goals.

Cochrane, a former Antigua and Barbuda international, made 72 appearances between 2003 and 2006 during his 13-year club career that culminated with his Championship debut at Crewe Alexandra.

Cochrane began his coaching career at Tottenham before moving to Manchester United to lead the club’s academy and player development.

He left Brentford in 2022, one year after the Bees’ promotion to the Premier League.

Cochrane joins Tuchel’s backroom staff after Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, and Nicolas Mayer, both of whom are already in place.