New Tranmere boss says he's ready to build a team 'the whole of Wirral can be proud of'.

Edwards, who also played for Carlisle, Bristol City and Blackpool, said: "I'm ready to put into practice the skills I've learned from 25 years in the game that has seen me work with, and learn from, some superb managers and excellent players.

"I believe I can develop a team at Tranmere Rovers the whole club and the whole of Wirral can be proud of.

"My aim is to make sure we are challenging at the top end of the table, as well as setting up a structure to produce more home grown players.

"I'm looking to move the club forward with an attacking brand of high-energy football and I can't wait to get started."

Tranmere chief executive Jeremy Butler said Edwards filled all the criteria they were looking for in a new manager.

"Our aim was to find a young, hungry manager with the drive to lead Tranmere Rovers forward," Butler said.

"We want a manager capable of winning promotion but also one able to improve our current bright young talents, as well as putting in place a pathway to bring through more players from our Academy."

Rovers confirmed that McMahon will continue in his role as assistant manager.