Former Southampton boss Lawrie McMenemey admits he's been won over by Ralph Hasenhuttl.

He wrote for the Daily Echo: "Ralph's already won everyone over as the players are giving 100 per cent. Their fitness has obviously improved and, most importantly, their attitude.

"For many years I've said that the most successful managers, certainly in my era, cut their teeth at a lower level.

"Ralph has that in common with the likes of Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson and myself, having managed for more than a decade before arriving in the Premier League.

"The fact he has had numerous jobs and worked his way up the ladder will stand him in good stead in the long run."