Teddy Sheringham, manager of Stevenage, has registered himself to play for the club

Stevenage have confirmed that manager Teddy Sheringham has been registered as a player aged 49.

Assistant manager Kevin Watson, 41, has also been registered ahead of Wednesday's Herts Senior Cup tie against Welwyn Garden City.

Sheringham last played professionally for Colchester United in 2008 and has been in charge of League Two side Stevenage since May.

A statement from the club said: "Stevenage FC can confirm that manager Teddy Sheringham and assistant manager Kevin Watson have both been registered as players ahead of Wednesday's Herts Senior Cup tie at Welwyn Garden City.

"This is not an uncommon occurrence at the club, with members of previous management teams playing in this cup competition."