Adam Lallana and Dean Wilkins are teaming up in charge of Southampton under-21s.

Lallana was initially appointed under-21s interim boss but has now signed a new deal with the academy side.

He will be joined by Wilkins as player transition coach.

Lallana retuned to St Mary’s after four years playing for Albion under Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi.

Wilkins was a fans’ favourite at the Goldstone as a play-making midfielder and went on to forge a strong reputation as a coach of young talent.

He was also first team boss between 2006 and 2008 and later assisted Nigel Adkins as Saints clinched back-to-back promotions.

Lallana did some coaching with England under-21s during international breaks while he was with Albion.

Speaking about his new role at Southampton, he said: "As soon as I knew the opportunity was there to help out with the under-21s and get more hands-on with coaching, I was extremely excited.

"It feels right that I'm at the football club where I came through the academy, I feel like I owe the club a lot in terms...