Southampton have sacked head coach Will Still after the club dropped into the Championship relegation zone. The 33-year-old, who was the youngest manager in the English Football League, departs five months into a three-year contract.

Still won just two of his 13 league matches in charge, recording a sole win in the division since a stoppage-time opening day victory over Wrexham.

Saints lost 2-0 at home to Preston on Saturday to make it three straight league defeats, after losses at Blackburn and Bristol City.

Meanwhile, Southampton defender Nathan Wood has apologised for verbally abusing supporters as he left the field at St Mary’s on Saturday.

“I’m regretful that I let my emotions get the better of me, and I take full accountability for them,” he said. “I will learn from this and will do my best to improve our performances on the pitch.”