Birmingham have appointed John Eustace as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
The 42-year-old replaces Lee Bowyer, who was sacked on Saturday after 16 months in charge.
Eustace's only previous managerial experience was a two-year spell in charge of Kidderminster between 2016 and 2018.
The former Stoke, Derby and Watford midfielder has more recently worked as an assistant manager. He spent four years at Queens Park Rangers as a No 2 before leaving last month, while he has also worked under Stephen Kenny with the Republic of Ireland since March.
Speaking to Birmingham's website, Eustace said: "I am very proud to be here. I am a Birmingham lad and I know the potential of the club and how important it is to the fans.
"We have underachieved in the past few seasons and a club of this size, with the support that this club has... we need to be aiming higher.
"I can't wait to get going, meet the staff and get my ideas across to the players out on the pitches as soon as we can.
