Roberto Di Matteo is to succeed Tony Mowbray at the Hawthorns after a compensation package was hammered out with Milton Keynes Dons.

The former Chelsea star impressed in his debut season as a manager in England, guiding the Dons to the League One play-offs.

Now he gets the chance to take Albion back into the Premier League after Preston's firm stance made Alan Irvine a no-go for the Baggies.