Albion’s return to action after the World Cup has been confirmed.

They will play Charlton in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at the Valley on Wednesday, December 21 (7.45pm) .

It wiIl be the Seagulls’ first game in more than five weeks.

Ticket details have not yet been announced.

Albion’s players who are not at the World Cup were given time to rest after the 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Their return to work will include a period of warm weather training.

Danny Welbeck has posted clips of himself training with Jesse Lingard in warm weather.