Teddy Sheringham has been confirmed as the new manager of League Two club Stevenage.
Sheringham, 49, leaves his role as attacking coach at West Ham to make his first foray into management.
The former Tottenham and Manchester United forward, who earned 51 caps for England, replaces Graham Westley, whose contract expires on May 31.
PHOTO: Teddy with Chairman Phil Wallace. More details on the new home shirt they're holding coming up later! pic.twitter.com/q3xBmoHr33
- StevenageFC Official (@StevenageFC) May 21, 2015
Westley's final game in charge was the playoff semifinal second-leg defeat to Southend, which they lost 4-2 on aggregate.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Stevenage FC have confirmed that former Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham and England international Teddy Sheringham will take over as as manager in the summer.
"The 49-year old will arrive at the Lamex Stadium from West Ham where he spent last season as attacking coach."
Sheringham said: "A lot of people have told me about what a lovely club it is. To say that I am excited is an understatement and I am really looking forward to next season.
"The aim is to do better than last season. I know that is a big aim but that should be the aim for the football club, whichever football club you are at. The chairman has said to me that I can be my own man and I am very pleased to hear that."
He added: "I watched them in the playoffs and I have been very impressed. To get into the playoffs was a great season so the players are performing well which is a good thing to take into next season.
"I know a few of the boys -- the likes of Chris Day were at Tottenham [and] I think Charlie Lee might have kicked me once or twice when he was coming through the ranks. I know Ronnie Henry too.
"We need to get a few in but I have started looking at that already over the last few days and I would like to get that work done as quick as we can."
Premier League club West Ham paid tribute to their outgoing coach on their Twitter feed.
They tweeted: "West Ham United would like to wish attacking coach Teddy Sheringham all the very best in his new role as Stevenage manager.
"The Hammers would like to thank Teddy for his hard work and contribution to the Hammers during the 2014-15 season."