Former Carlisle United boss Keith Millen is back in management - with the non-league club owned by Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha.

The man who had a short-lived spell in charge of the Cumbrians in 2021/22 has taken charge of AFC Croydon Athletic.

Millen, 58, takes the reins at the side who play in the Isthmian League South East Division.

Croydon Athletic were last year bought by rapper Stormzy and former Crystal Palace and Manchester United winger Zaha in a consortium also including Palace’s former head of player care, Danny Young.

Millen's step into non-league in a part-time role follows a spell at Gillingham, where he was head of academy coaching and also had a period in caretaker charge of the first team last season.

Millen, who hails from Croydon, has spoken about his excitement for the new challenge.

"I've known Danny for many years and had the privilege of working with Wilf during my time at Crystal Palace," he told the club website.

Millen was manager at United from October 2021 to February 2022Millen was manager at United from October 2021 to February 2022 (Image: Barbara Abbott)

"Being a Croydon native, this opportunity felt like a natural fit. Crystal Palace will always be my team, but Croydon is where my heart is.

“This role aligns perfectly with my current work with the PFA [Professional Footballers' Association] in the region.

"Coaching remains my passion, and this part-time position gives me the chance to continue developing players, some of whom I’ve worked with before.

"I’m excited to be part of this journey with AFC Croydon Athletic.”

His first game in charge is due to come at home against Three Bridges on Saturday.

Millen, the former Bristol City boss and Crystal Palace assistant manager, was in charge at Brunton Park from October 2021 to February 2022.

After replacing Chris Beech at the helm, he was United manager for 22 games before departing as the Blues turned to Paul Simpson to keep them in League Two.