Sam Allardyce named England manager
Sam Allardyce has been officially confirmed as England manager. The former Sunderland boss has signed an initial two-year deal
Sunderland release statement over Allardyce 'speculation'
Sam Allardyce remains Sunderland manager despite speculation that he is set to become the next England manager.
The 61-year-old was at Victoria Park for the club's opening pre-season match against Hartlepool United. But widespread reports suggest the Football Association will announce him as Roy Hodgson's successor in the next 24 hours.
However, Sunderland have played down those reports with the following statement:
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