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Manchester United legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the striker coach for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. Nistelrooy, once a prolific striker during his days, has been given the task to coach the under 17s, the under 19s and reserves of the Dutch club.

Van Nistelrooy lands a new coaching job at PSV

Nistelrooy had joined Manchester United in 2001 from PSV. The striker had certain injury issues when he joined United, but later went to become a United great wherein he scored 150 goals for the club.

His United manager Sir Alex Ferguson always regarded him as a great goal scorer who knew how to find space in the opposition box. Although the Dutchman left the club in bad terms, he will always be remembered by the fans for his goal scoring exploits.

One of the recent stars that emerged out of PSV is Memphis Depay who incidentally also joined Nistelrooy's former club Manchester United in the summer.

Now, the former Holland International would be able to part similar knowledge to the young strikers of his former club PSV. Nistelrooy would now have to leave his position of assistant coach in Holland's International team.

The 39 year old stated that he is really looking forward to his new job and would help to maximize the potential of young attackers.

Jamie Vardy scored his 13th goal of the season against Newcastle at St. James Park on Saturday and equaled Van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League games.

Jamie Vardy

Vardy’s steady rise in this season has won him England caps and he is also in the contention to make it to the Euro finals next year. Vardy overshadowed his last year’s performance by scoring 13 goals in 13 games this season.

Jamie Vardy’s goal scoring form has also helped Leicester to top the league standings. Leicester has lost only one match in this campaign, but their nerves will be tested from now on as they face the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in these coming weeks.

The England striker is enjoying his form and he has also attracted the interest of top flight English and European clubs. Many pundits tipped Vardy to leave Leicester in the January transfer window.