Ex-England midfielder Dyer named new Southend boss

Former Ipswich Town, Newcastle United and England midfielder Kieron Dyer has been appointed head coach of National League side Southend United.It is the 47-year-old's first managerial role, having spent long spells coaching with both Ipswich and Chesterfield.He has left his job as first-team coach at League Two club Chesterfield to replace Kevin Maher, who was sacked on 19 May, just two days after Southend's win over Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.Maher had been in charge since 202