Southampton name Tonda Eckert as manager after successful interim spell

Under-21 coach has overseen improvement in formWe go all in for promotion, Eckert saysSouthampton have appointed their under-21 coach Tonda Eckert as manager with a contract taking him through to 2027, the Championship club announced on Friday.The 32-year-old German has changed the teams fortunes since taking over as interim coach last month following Will Stills dismissal, guiding them to four wins in five matches.