First-team coach Lester departs Sheff Utd

Chris Wilder (left) with his arm around first-team coach Jack LesterImage source, Getty Images
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Jack Lester (right) served as first-team coach for both Chris Wilder and Paul Heckingbottom

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First-team coach Jack Lester is to leave Sheffield United after a mutual agreement was agreed between him and the club.

Ex-Blades striker Lester returned to Bramall Lane in 2019 to head up the club's academy.

He was then appointed to first-team coach two years later under Paul Heckingbottom and maintained that role with Chris Wilder, who was dismissed last week.

But as Lester leaves, it has been confirmed that Matt Duke and Micky Collins, other members of Wilder's backroom team will work with new head coach Ruben Selles.