Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed that caretaker boss Lee Bullen will lead the side in Saturday's season opener against Reading.
Former Owls full-back Bullen, 48, was put in charge of the Championship side on a temporary basis after Steve Bruce left for Newcastle on 17 July.
Speaking earlier this month, Bullen told BBC Radio Sheffield that he felt "ready" to be a manager.
"It's down to the chairman to decide which way he wants to go," he said.