Six former Manchester United players still EFL managers despite Steve Bruce sacking

Former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce has left his latest job, at Championship side West Bromwich Albion. The 61-year-old leaves after just eight months in charge at the Hawthorns with the Baggies enduring a wretched start to the campaign, lying in the relegation places with just one league win so far this term.

A brief Albion statement said: "The club would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Bruce and his coaching staff for their efforts since arriving in February. The process of recruiting a new manager is now underway and an appointment will be confirmed in due course."

In being relieved of his duties, it whittles down the number of former United stars managing in the EFL. Here, we take a look at those former Old Trafford stars still bossing in England.

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A lifelong United fan, Appleton progressed through the academy ranks but would make only a handful of senior outings before being sold to Preston. He would ultimately retire at just 27 through injury but has gone on to forge a successful coaching career.

He managed Portsmouth, Blackpool, Blackburn, Oxford and Lincoln before returning to the Seasiders last summer for a second spell at the helm.

Robins holds the famous tag of allegedly scoring the goal that kept Sir Alex Ferguson in a job back in 1990.

He has gone on to manage five different clubs and has enjoyed plenty of success in his current role as Coventry. In his second spell in charge Robins has guided the Sky Blues to promotion out of both Leagues One and Two as well as an EFL Trophy win.

Ince led United to two Premier League titles and two FA Cups in his time at Old Trafford. Since moving into management he has achieved