Addicks name Hylton set-piece and first-team coach

Charlton Athletic have named former striker Danny Hylton as their set-piece and first-team coach.

The 36-year-old takes over from James Brayne, who has left the club to join Premier League Sunderland.

Hylton retired from playing after making six league appearances and scoring one goal for the Addicks last season as they won promotion to the Championship via the play-offs.

The former Oxford United and Luton Town player initially moved to The Valley as a player-coach before becoming a fully integrated member of the playing squad.

"We earmarked Danny Hylton a long time ago as someone we wanted in our coaching environment and someone we wanted to give more responsibility to, and he is the natural successor to James," Charlton head coach Nathan Jones told the club's website.

"He's someone we know very well and has the knowledge and ability to thrive in his new role."

Charlton host Stevenage in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (19:45 BST) before travelling to face Bristol City in the league on Saturday (15:00).