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McClaren takes over as Newcastle United manager

Xinhua, June 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Former England manager Steve McClaren has been appointed as the new head coach of English Premier League side Newcastle United.

The 54-year-old replaced John Carver, who was sacked on Tuesday, signed with the club a three-year contract that could be extended to eight years.

McClaren, who was fired by Championship side Derby in May, said: "I'm determined to give the supporters a team they can be proud of."

Newcastle managed to avoid relegation on the final day after winning just three of 20 matches under caretaker manager Carver.

McClaren was the head coach of England from 2006 to 2007 and also had spells in charge of Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, German side Wolfsburg and Dutch club Twente. Endi