The former Arsenal and England star, Pompey manager Harry Redknapp's right-hand man, has succumbed to the lure of UEFA Cup football next season and put on hold his ambitions to become a manager in his own right for at least another 12 months.

Adams' current one-year deal is about to expire but Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed he will sign a new one.

verbally agreed 

Adams, who was influential in the introduction of the 4-5-1 system which helped earn Pompey 23 clean sheets last season, has settled for a third campaign at Fratton Park under Redknapp - the two previous ones both resulting in top-10 league finishes.

Storrie said: "I have spoken to Tony's agent and it has been verbally agreed for him to stay for another 12 months.

"Obviously we are delighted with this news as he has become a key part of what we are trying to achieve at this football club."