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Dean Whitehead takes an important step with Huddersfield Town this weekend.

It may be the international break for Town and their rivals in the Premier League, but Whitehead as a red letter Saturday in his diary.

That's because the former midfield general is taking charge of Town's Under 17 side for the first time.

The 36-year-old will step into Under 17 coaching duties full time at the start of the New Year, so he is keen to make the most of this weekend's opportunity.

His side take on Lincoln City in the Under 18 Youth Alliance League at The Priory City of Lincoln Academy (11am).

The postcode for any travelling Town fans who want to keep their blue and white football fix is LN6 0EP.

Whitehead, who retired from playing at the end of last season, has been working with David Wagner and the first-team set-up at PPG Canalside to further his coaching education.

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This week, he has been working alongside Academy Manager Leigh Bromby to prepare for the match at Lincoln.

Whitehead, of course, brings massive experience to the role and has the full backing of head coach Wagner.

When the decision was made to step into coaching, Town were more than happy to give him the opportunity.

At the time, Wagner said: "It is so important that we keep top-quality individuals like Dean and Mark Hudson here and I'm so happy that Dean has decided to begin his coaching career at Huddersfield Town.

"Dean is a winner. He demands 100% effort from himself and everyone around him, he commands respect and is top quality in everything he does."

Whitehead helped Town win promotion to the Premier League in 2016-17 and featured seven times last season as the club secured their survival in the top flight.

The former Sunderland, Stoke City and Middlesbrough player made the 548th and final league appearance of his career when going on as a late substitute in the concluding match of the campaign at home to Arsenal.