Uwe Rosler has fulfilled a long-standing ambition to manage in England after being named Brentford manager this afternoon.

The 42-year-old German, best known in England for his four-year playing spell with Manchester City in the mid-1990s, has signed a two-year contract.

"I am delighted to have been appointed as manager of Brentford," he said.

"It has long been my desire to manage and coach an English league side and having spoken to Mathew Benham, Greg Dyke and senior representatives of Brentford, it became obvious we share the same drive, ambition and vision to succeed.

"I am excited at the prospect and cannot wait to meet the players in preparation for the challenge ahead."

Rosler has previously managed Lillestrom, Viking and Molde FK in Norway but has been out of work since November.

Meanwhile, former first team assistant Mark Warburton has taken up a role as the club's sporting director.

He said: "The club has a clear vision of the way it wants to be and how it wants to get there and the appointment of Uwe clearly highlights the strength of purpose and level of commitment that exists at Griffin Park.

"My task will be to support both the first team and academy and make sure every effort is made off the pitch to allow for success on the pitch."