Crawley Town have named Kevin Betsy as new manager.

Betsy has joined the Reds on an initial two-year contract, having spent the previous season with Arsenal, where he managed the Under-23 side to a top-three finish in Premier League 2.

The highly-rated coach spent five successful years in the England youth setup before joining the Gunners in the summer of 2021. Betsy took charge of the Three Lions' Under-15's, 16's, 17's and 18's before making the switch to the Emirates Stadium.

Betsy said: “I am joining a club that has a great history that we should no doubt embrace, and we are also looking at an exciting new beginning on many levels both on and off the pitch.

“I was very impressed with Eben and Preston's vision for the club. Following discussions, l knew I would be working for bright and genuine people that share the positivity and energy to take this club forward. I will work extremely hard and put my heart and soul into every single day to help make us successful.

“I am grateful for the opportunity and faith shown in me by Eben, Preston and the others I have spoken with. I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone at the club. Together, we can look to Crawley Town to be a club that people enjoy coming to watch and that players and staff love coming to work every day. Crawley will be a positive place to bring our local community together and attract the next generation of supporters globally to the club.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Arsenal, all of the staff and players for a wonderful time at the club. The club has been first class in how things have been conducted and allowing me to take this chance to progress myself with the opportunity at Crawley Town."