STEVEN GERRARD's backroom staff at Aston Villa have been confirmed.

The 41-year-old left Rangers on Thursday morning as he embarked on his next step in management to join the Premier League side.

It was expected that Gary McAllister, Michael Beale and Tom Culshaw would join him on that journey.

However, it has now been officially confirmed by the Villa Park outfit. 

In a short statement, the Midlands club announced each member of the coaching team's roles - with Beale appearing to earn a promotion, with he and Gary Mac sharing the same title.

And it also confirmed that ex-Hearts manager and current Scotland coach Austin MacPhee would remain as part of Gerrard's team. 

He is currently the set-piece coach, having been drafted in by Dean Smith a matter of months ago.

The statement reads: "Aston Villa are pleased to welcome Gary McAllister (Assistant Head Coach), Michael Beale (Assistant Head Coach), Tom Culshaw (Technical Coach), Scott Mason (Lead Analyst) and Jordan Milsom (Head of Fitness and Conditioning) to the club as part of Steven Gerrard’s backroom staff.

Austin MacPhee, Aaron Danks and Neil Cutler will also remain at the club."