Former Crewe Alexandra manager Steve Holland has been appointed as manager of Stoke City's academy.

BBC Radio Stoke says Holland, who left Crewe in November, has turned down a similar role at Chelsea in favour of a move to the Britannia Stadium.

He replaces George Foster, who left the Potters to take up a role at Glenn Hoddle's soccer school.

Before managing the Alex, Holland was in charge of the Crewe academy.