Cooper moved to Liverpool and was appointed manager of their academy in 2011.

Cooper joined the England youth set-up, initially coaching the U16s, before winning the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup with the U17s.

Cooper was appointed head coach of Championship club Swansea City on a three-year contract.

Cooper was appointed head coach at Championship club Nottingham Forest on a two-year contract.

Cooper was appointed as manager of newly promoted Premier League side Leicester City on a three-year contract.

Cooper was sacked following a winless run of five games, with Leicester City 16th in the league table.