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Steve Round has revealed what his job as Aston Villa's new technical director will entail.

The 45-year-old worked as an assistant manager at Derby, Everton and Manchester United and was recently employed by Manchester City as a consultant.

He took up his new role at Bodymoor Heath today and provided an insight into his daily schedule.

Scouting and recruitment

"It's setting up a recruitment department that's innovative and creative and having new ways of thinking. Talent identification - bringing in the best possible talent that we can bring into Aston Villa to help support the manager to win on Saturdays - that's crucial."

Other facets

"But then there are many other facets to it: coach education ,development of the academy, building a culture, making sure the injury protocols and sport science and medical teams are running in an effect and appropriate manner."

Ultimate goal

"It's bringing everybody together and leading a team behind the manager. At the end of the day you're there to help and support the manager to win on Saturdays and to get Villa back into the Premier League - that's the crucial aspect."