As such, he will have an influence on all aspects of coaching and Paul, who once enjoyed a stint coaching England U19s, says:
"It is absolutely fantastic and I think it is one of the best bits of news English football could have had and has had for a very long time, I really, really do."
"It is a very positive step and I am sure that Trevor will be fantastic in the role that he has got there - and will get his teeth into the job.
"I am sure at some point we will have a good chat but Trevor is his own man as everyone knows; he is a very astute man and I think it is fantastic that he has got this job.
"It can only be a positive step that he has got it for football in general in England.
"Trevor fits so many pieces of the jigsaw, he is so well respected with a tremendous background and knowledge, tremendous associations with people, and can deal with different natured characters from chairmen to supporters to players - and can relate to every aspect of football."