The English FA announced on Friday (22nd July) that Sam Allardyce would be the new England national manager, succeeding Roy Hodgson.

Sam Allardyce was confirmed on Friday afternoon as England manager.

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

Allardyce will take over from Roy Hodgson who quit following a Last 16 exit to Iceland at Euro 2016.

Allardyce, whose first game in charge will be a friendly at Wembley on 1 September against as yet unnamed opponents, said he was "honoured" and "proud".

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

His first competitive match will be in Slovakia on 4 September as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

Allardyce has never won a major trophy but did win promotion to the Premier League with Bolton and Newcastle.