Legendary AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko has been appointed the assistant coach of the Ukraine national team ahead of Euro 2016.

The 39-year-old will succeed Olexandr Zavarov as assistant to Mykhaylo Fomenko, who is the head coach of the Blue and Yellows.




Shevchenko enjoyed a hugely successful club career with AC Milan and Dynamo Kyiv, however, he failed to adapt to the English game during his time with Chelsea.

The AC Milan legend won the Ballon d’Or in 2004 and helped the Rosonneri lift the Champions League in 2003.
 


During his eight-year spell at the San Siro, Shevchenko scored 175 goals in 322 appearances.

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The forward is the all-time top scorer of the Ukranian national team having scored 48 goals in 111 appearances.

Shevchenko hung up his boots in 2012 after an incredible 18-year long career, and was offered the chance to become the head coach of the national team, which he declined.

The 39-year-old will be hoping to help the Ukrainian national team perform well in the upcoming Euro 2016, which will be held in France from 10th June.

The Blue and Yellows have been drawn alongside Germany, Poland and Northern Ireland in Group C of the tournament.