Stoke confirm new boss Robins' backroom staff

Stoke City have confirmed that Paul Nevin and James Rowberry will join the club to form new boss Mark Robins' backroom staff at the Bet365 Stadium.

Robins, 55, was appointed new Potters boss on New Year's Day before their hard-fought 0-0 draw at Championship promotion contenders Burnley.

In a statement posted on their club website, Stoke also confirmed that assistant coach and former Potters midfielder Dean Whitehead has left the club.

Nevin arrives in Staffordshire after spells with West Ham and the England Under-20 set-up while Rowberry will continue his duties as an assistant to Craig Bellamy with the Wales national team alongside his new role at Stoke.

Ryan Shawcross, whose impressive spell as interim head coach saw him pick up four points from a possible six against Sunderland and Burnley over the festive period, will return to his role as the club's under-21s head coach.

Robins' first press conference as Potters boss will take place at 16:00 GMT on Thursday.