Sam Allardyce,Former Bolton/Sunderland manager named new England coach
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Sam Allardyce,Former
Bolton/Sunderland manager named new England coach
Sam Allardyce is the new manager of the England National
football team. He was appointed today after days of negotiations with the
English FA and he's been tasked with restoring the football glory once
associated with the English team as the F.A don't want a repeat of the awful
showing at Euro 2016 were England exited at the hands of minnows Iceland.
"I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted," Allardyce told TheFA.com. "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. I know we have talented,
committed players and it is time for us to deliver."
In taking the reins
of his country, the 61-year-old is handed his first opportunity to represent
England, having never won an international cap during a two-decade playing
career. 'Big Sam', as he has been known throughout his managerial career, took
the role after steering Sunderland clear of relegation from the English Premier
League.
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