FA names Allardyce as new England manager

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Sam Allardyce

Sam Allardyce

The Football Association (FA), the English football governing body, on Friday named Sunderland AFC manager Sam Allardyce as the new England manager, handing him an initial two-year contract.

The 61-year-old signed an initial two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland, whom he steered to Premier League safety last season.

He succeeds Roy Hodgson, who quit after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the last 16 by Iceland.

Allardyce, whose first game in charge will be a friendly at Wembley on Sept. 1 against as yet unnamed opponents, said he was “honoured” to be given the job.

“It is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football.

“I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud,” he added.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn, while speaking on the development, said: “His excellent managerial credentials, including his ability to realise the potential of players and teams, develop a strong team ethos and embrace modern methods that enhance performance, made him the outstanding
choice.

“We could not help but be energised by his personal perspective on England’s future.”

A statement on the FA’s website said Allardyce’s primary target is qualification for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.

“But he is also charged with helping technical director Dan Ashworth integrate and strengthen the FA’s elite performance and coaching programme across the England senior and development teams at St George’s Park,” it said.

Allardyce’s first competitive match will be in Slovakia on Sept. 4 as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

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Source:: PM Newspaper