Who has new Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli chosen as his backroom team?

New Scotland boss Sébastien Pocognoli has revealed his backroom team.

The national team boss, who was appointed last month, will be assisted by Everton assistant coach Alan Irvine, who signed Pocognoli as a player when he was West Bromwich Albion manager.

Luke Benstead will also join the coaching team as an assistant coach and has previously been mentored by Jose Mourinho.

He has worked for Manchester United and Everton, and was assistant coach of the Belgian national side alongside Roberto Martinez and Domenico Tedesco.

Cameron Campbell joins as another assistant coach, currently serving as first team coach at Tottenham Hotspur, working under Roberto De Zerbi. He was previously a professional phase coach at Rangers.

Goalkeeping coach Chris Woods also joins the team. He previously held coaching positions with Everton, Manchester United, West Ham and the US national team.

Head coach Sébastien Pocognoli said: “It was important for me to assemble the right backroom staff at the start of this new challenge. I took my time and did my research, and I’m delighted with the group we have.

“Alan Irvine signed me for West Bromwich Albion as a player back in 2014. Back then, I couldn’t have predicted that our paths would lead to the Scotland National Team.

“I am really pleased that Alan didn’t hesitate in agreeing to stay on. His passion for the role is obvious, as is his quality on the training pitch. He has the respect of everyone who has worked with him.

“His coaching career has lasted more than 30 years and he will bring invaluable experience to our group, particularly having recently experienced the FIFA World Cup and, of course, his ongoing work with Everton in the English Premier League.

“I was very impressed by Cameron Campbell when I met him, and the recommendations I have received on him from trusted contacts in the English Premier League and in Germany, has been outstanding.

“It is a bonus that Cameron is Scottish, so he has that level of familiarity with the game here, but he has been appointed for his ability as one of Europe’s outstanding young coaches – not his nationality.

“You only have to look at the level he has worked at – and the players and coaches he has worked with – to see that he will bring a lot to the squad.

“Luke was known to me from his time in Belgium, where he has worked with some big talents in his seven years with the national team.

“He has such a rounded skillset, having worked as a performance analyst then as an assistant coach at the highest level, with that added responsibility for set-pieces, which he will continue with Scotland. His enthusiasm to join this exciting project really stood out.

“The same applies to Chris Woods. Not only on the back of a standout playing career, where he played international football, but for his expertise as a goalkeeping coach working with some excellent goalkeepers. Like Alan, he is clearly proud to represent Scotland and knows our group well.

“I have allocated all of the staff very clear responsibilities. I know they are all looking forward to the forthcoming camp and I am excited to get to work with them.”