Wigley is a coach for England Under-21s

Bolton manager Gary Megson has reinforced his backroom staff by appointing former Southampton boss Steve Wigley as head coach.

Wigley, who also enjoyed a spell as assistant manager and first team coach at Manchester City, will link up with Wanderers when he returns from holiday.

He will combine his duties at the Reebok Stadium with his role as a coach with the England Under-21 set-up.

Wigley, 46, took up his role with the Football Association in August 2007.

Wigley had a brief spell as caretaker manager of Southampton in February 2004 following Gordon Strachan's departure and then got the job full time for the start of the 2004/05 season.

However, he only lasted until December having won just three of his 17 matches in charge.