Burton Albion appoint Kevin Summerfield as assistant boss

Burton Albion manager Gary Rowett has named Tranmere Rovers assistant boss Kevin Summerfield as his number two.

The 53-year-old has previously worked as assistant at Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle and Swindon Town, achieving promotion at all three clubs.

He leaves Tranmere after spending two years with the League One side.

Rowett, who was appointed full-time Brewers boss last week, told BBC Radio Derby: "Kevin is a very experienced guy and a nice guy."

He added: "What I think I had to do with this appointment was not go down the route of bringing in someone who was a mate of mine that perhaps couldn't do the job well.

"The crucial thing we needed to add to the team was experience, someone who has experience at this level and at higher levels and has a good idea of what it takes to get promotion.

"He's a good guy to have in the office. He's good fun, he's got a really nice character about him. And he's got the experience and success as an assistant."