INTERIM'S IN TO 'EM

Caretaker Rusk wants response

- by SIMON CASS

SIMON RUSK wants relegated Southampton to begin building momentum for next season's promotion push when his second spell as interim manager begins against Aston Villa today.

Assisted by veteran midfielder Adam Lallana, Rusk will oversee Saints' final seven Premier League games of a dismal campaign which has so far brought just two wins and 10 points from 31 fixtures.

Former manager Ivan Juric (inset) left St Mary's on Monday in the wake of relegation being confirmed by a 3-1 loss at Tottenham, having only replaced the sacked Russell Martin in December.