Julian Dicks: Watford boss Slaven Bilic adds ex-West Ham and Liverpool full-back to coaching staff

Julian Dicks (left, with Slaven Bilic) had a spell as manager of West Ham Women

Watford boss Slaven Bilic has added former West Ham full-back Julian Dicks to his coaching staff at Vicarage Road.

The 54-year-old worked under Bilic during the Croatian's time in charge of West Ham and West Bromwich Albion.

Dicks has taken the job of assistant coach after recently leaving US club Carolina Velocity, where he was technical director.

"Jools is and was part of my life in England, he was my roomie when we played for West Ham" said Bilic.

"He brings a Britishness to the the team which is good to have and he's a top man."

Watford return to Championship action after the World Cup break with a home game against Hull City on Sunday.