BLACKBURN Rovers have appointed David Lowe as Head of Youth Development as they strive to make their academy one of the best in the country.

The former Wigan, Ipswich and Leicester winger was unveiled at Brockhall this afternoon and joins the existing staff in the club's youth set up.

Lowe, a former England under 21 international, will work with every age group and will also help with coach education with the current staff.

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