Albert Adomah to work under John Terry at Aston Villa

Aston Villa have appointed Dean Smith as their new head coach, with former defender John Terry agreeing to join as his assistant.

Smith has been officially confirmed by Villa after the Championship club agreed to a compensation deal with Brentford for the highly-rated 47-year-old.

Villa sacked Steve Bruce last week after a poor run of results and have conducted a thorough process in search of a replacement, with Thierry Henry also understood to have been a contender.

Adomah has struggled for playing time this season and will hope the appointment of a new coach will increase his chances of first-team action.

A return to regular football could also earn Adomah another return to the Black Stars.