Brad Friedel has been appointed manager of the New England Revolution.

Friedel played for Blackburn, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur during his career in England.

“My staff and I are delighted and honoured to have been hired by the New England Revolution,” said Friedel in a statement. “I can guarantee that we, the staff and players, will give 100% commitment to the club and our fans while looking forward to all the challenges ahead. We can’t wait to get started right away building this club for the 2018 season.”

“While Brad’s professional playing pedigree speaks for itself, it is his competitive character and commitment to winning that make me confident his incredible career as a player will translate to success here in New England,” New England general manager Mike Burns said in a statement. “He demands the best out of himself and his players and has a strong presence both in the locker room and on the sidelines, which is why we believe he is the best choice to lead the Revolution.”