"It has been very clear in our discussions with him that Steven's coaching ambitions, philosophy and values entirely match those of Aston Villa. "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everybody associated with Glasgow Rangers for giving me the opportunity to manage such an iconic football club," he added. Announcing its decision to permanently withdraw Lees' UKA coaching licence, the panel said in a statement: "We are left with the view that (Lees) habitually behaved inappropriately, had disregard for the rules and, as we have already noted, had no idea of boundaries." "They've done well over the last few years getting to a semi-final and a final, but I do think the World Cup will be really tough next November with the teams coming into it.