Nathan Jones succeeds Ralph Hasenhuttl as Southampton boss

Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Nathan Jones as the club's new manager.

Former Luton boss Jones, 49, had been widely expected to take charge after the Saints sacked predecessor Ralph Hasenhuttl on Monday.

A club statement read: "Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce it has appointed Nathan Jones as its new men’s first-team manager.

"The 49-year-old joins from Luton Town, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract at St Mary’s, where he will also be joined by first-team coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan."