Ebbsfleet appoint former QPR and Glasgow Rangers coach as new manager

Previous boss Danny Searle was sacked following their 4-0 defeat at Altrincham, after which midfielder Josh Wright was in temporary charge for their 0-0 home draw with Aldershot.

The 34-year old Watling was one of the youngest coaches in England to achieve UEFA A, B and Pro Licences, having started as an acadeny coach for Chelsea aged 20.

He has also worked at the acadmies at Millwall and West Ham.

Watling’s first game in charge will be at home to Hartlepool on Saturday.