Blues legend Terry Butcher has been named the head coach of the Philippines on a two-year deal.
Butcher has been out of a management job since being sacked by Newport County in 2015 and he admits he hasn’t had too many offers since then.
"Becoming a national team coach is the next step for me," the 59-year-old, who is working as a pundit for Five Live at the World Cup before taking charge in August, told BBC Sport.
"People asked me whether I'd fallen out of love with the game but it felt more like the game had fallen out of love with me.
"I've enjoyed my punditry work, personal appearances and after-dinner speaking but there's nothing like getting back in the dugout.
"I know what it takes to play for your country and want to impart that knowledge on my players.”
Former England captain Butcher won 77 full caps and scored three international goals. The Philippines are currently ranked 115th in the world.