Former Leeds United striker Steve Morison has been named permanent Cardiff City manager.

He was initially appointed the caretaker boss after Mick McCarthy was sacked following eight consecutive defeats.

The original plan was for the ex-Whites frontman to take charge of the three games that preceded the international break while the club looked for a longer term alternative.

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However, him and his temporary backroom staff impressed in that time and have been handed permanent jobs.