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Sunderland start the search for new manager

Sunderland are looking for a new manager after Sam Allardyce left to take the England job

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Sunderland want new manager at 'earliest opportunity'

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Sunderland are hoping to appoint a new manager "at the earliest opportunity" after Sam Allardyce was confirmed as the new England boss.

In a statement, the club said:

Sunderland AFC confirms the departure of Sam Allardyce, who takes up the position of England manager with immediate effect.

The focus of everyone at Sunderland AFC now is on moving forward quickly and decisively, with the appointment of the club’s new manager to be confirmed at the earliest opportunity.

– Sunderland AFC

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