Jack Dowling returned to Everton from Blackburn Rovers to take up the role of Physical Performance Coach.

Dowling had previously joined Everton in 2013 and worked his way through the ranks at the club before taking on the role of lead strength and conditioning coach for the club’s Academy side.

But after eight years at the Blues, Dowling departed for Championship side Rovers early last year to take up the role of first-team athletic performance coach at Ewood Park.

Writing on LinkedIn ahead of his Everton exit, he said: “My career in football started as a volunteer coach at the age of 16.

“During my time at university I gained a place on the Everton Sport Science Internship which led me into my role of Sports Scientist and then Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the academy."

"I spent six seasons helping academy players with the physical side of the game and on their journey to the first team. I am now very excited to begin my new journey at Blackburn Rovers as the first team Athletic Performance Coach."

“A big thanks to all the staff at Everton for my experiences so far. See you in the future.”

Dowling is the latest backroom staff appointment to be made by the club following Frank Lampard’s appointment.

Source: Everton FC