Albion are back in Europa League action – and now the stakes have been raised.

The Seagulls go to the Stadio Olimpico this week for Thursday’s match at AS Roma in the last 16.

They face their biggest test yet against an in-form Serie A outfit.

We are already in the Italian capital and will be publishing a series of stories and audio/visual content to build up to the first Europa League knockout game.

Pieces to look out for in the coming days include.

• It’s NOT a first – read all about the time Albion went to Roma in the 1980s.

• Insight from an Italian insider on what has changed at Roma

• The threat posed by revitalised Romelu Lukaku

• What fans are being told as they head to Roma.

• How De Zerbi sees his return to Italy.

• Adam Lallana’s key message to Albion.

• Updates from the Albion press conference and open training session.

• Our live blog on Thursday, including all the build-up, team news and the action.

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