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The 61-year-old has fought off competition from Steve Bruce and Jurgen Klinsmann to take over the Three Lions reins following Roy Hodgson's resignation after Euro 2016
Sam Allardyce has been named England manager, the FA have confirmed.

The 61-year-old has taken over the Three Lions reins following Roy Hodgson's resignation on the back of the national team's Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland.

Allardyce fought off competition from Hull City boss Steve Bruce and United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann to take charge of the England national team.

The former Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United manager has left Sunderland, who he guided to Premier League survival last season, after nine months in charge.

Allardyce has expressed his delight at being appointed manager, and its that it is "time to deliver".

"I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football," he told the FA's official website.

"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.

"While my main focus will be on the senior team and getting positive results, I want to add my influence to the great work being done across the development teams at St. George’s Park – a facility I have used with my previous clubs.

"I know we have talented, committed players and it is time for us to deliver."

England face Slovakia on September 4 and Allardyce will select his first squad towards the end of August.

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Good For Them

Ok

A manager that rarely wins anything to manage a national team that rarely wins anything. A perfect match!

Like Super Eagles like Red Lion.

k

ATERI:

A manager that rarely wins anything to manage a national team that rarely wins anything. A perfect match!

......Lol

Your comment brings Arsene Wenger and Arsenal to mind.

ok

If england can appoint him Nigeria shud appoint Mr Ibu den. Wat a joke. Rugby football tins smh

British coach okay pls check my siggy

yet another cadavaer why the by-product of Okocha's short spent english career ?

I assumed we could get coaches with CV's of success and pace the emphasis on success rther than nationality..

Ok,England yu'll win a competiton perhaps around 2067 and onwards if this permutaton sequence continues.No beeffs pls dnt tage me..

***yawns****.....abeg make I enta kitchen go check wetin man pikin go chop...!!!

Congrats Big Sam on your new appointment.
Big Sam is a toughee
I hope he will fare well with the Three Lions

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Now, three lions will be one lion!

Allardyce indeed!

Sorry England, you will be better off in beach soccer.

Ok let see how he will carry that heavy burden

Why?



Big Blunder!





England needs a coach like Sunday Oliseh

He'll get axed after russia2018

Dont give up on your dream...

It took Allardyce ten years to realize a lifetime ambition.

Issokey, it is his time now "for the main time"

The appointment of big Sam comes as a huge shock to football lovers like me and others across the world. Not to take away anything from Sam, he's an averagely good coach and manager. But I can say categorically that he's definitely not what the three lions need at this time. The English national team is filled with immense quality of players to warranty a crappy manager. Why not employ the service of tested names like Juergen kinsman, Harry redknapp, and the likes. The English Fa is just like nigeria's NFF, all appointment is based on politics and "who you know". They should forget about winning any silverware, with this manager. The story will always be the same.

congratulations boss. you deserve it. kindly help dust off the pride in the 3 lions. make them humble and see them to victory.
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Agimor:
Like Super Eagles like Red Lion.

Three Lions not Red Lion

ednut1:
If england can appoint him Nigeria shud appoint Mr Ibu den. Wat a joke. Rugby football tins smh

Their top players play or played for managers who play the possessive game. Coaches like Pellegrini, guardiola, Brendan Rodgers, Pochettino, Klopp, Wenger.

Then they went for Hodgson and now Allardyce. These guys are not serious.

If they like they should Appoint Pep Guardiola or Alex Ferguson, England National Team will still win nothing.

shamecurls:
Why?


Big Blunder!




England needs a coach like Sunday Oliseh

Sunday What?

Agimor:
Like Super Eagles like Red Lion.

haba Bros na three lions na

bright007:
k......Lol

Your comment brings Arsene Wenger and Arsenal to mind.

Bros let ur reason align.

Hate for Wenger has poisoned ur mind.
Didn't Wenger win the F.A cup two season back?..and has three premiship title to his
Name?

How does he fit into same category as big Sam?

This is how many of you trow unlike items into singles boxes and make it difficult for others to sought out.

Finally!!!!!
Redknapp should have been the one handing over to him. Hodgson had no business being in the first place.

Ok. Best achievement: Bolton 8th position, decades ago...Well, England kuku no Sabi play anything before. Good match

England matches go begin dey boring, if him carry his "up up football " kind of philosophy come. Truth is that their is no top coach in the EPL that is from England at the moment, and most National teams that have won trophies were managed by coaches from the countries. The top teams in the EPL are managed by foreigners

Lol. I see a continuation of the long spell of trophyless campaigns for three lions. Allardyce, funny.