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Allardyce: Entrapment has cost me England job

Sam Allardyce has told journalists "entrapment has won on this occasion" the day after he left his position as England manager after just one game in charge.

A Daily Telegraph investigation claims Allardyce used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 and offer advice about how to "get around" player transfers rules.

Speaking outside his home, Allardyce said: "It was a silly thing to do...an error of judgment on my behalf. Entrapment has won on this occasion. I'm off abroad to chill out and reflect on it."

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Man United boss Mourinho feels sorry for Allardyce

Jose Mourinho has sympathy for Allardyce. Credit: PA

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he feels sorry for Sam Allardyce following his brief spell as England manager.

Speaking ahead of his side's Europa League tie with Zorya on Thursday, the Portuguese explained that he doesn't any differently of Allardyce after he was caught up in the scandal that caused his demise.

The only thing I can say is that I like Sam, I feel sorry for that because I know it was the dream job [for him] and I feel very sorry.

The second thing is that what happened is not going to interfere in any way in my relationship with him, I liked him and respected him before and that is not going to change.

The third thing is that this is between him and the FA and I have nothing to say about it really.

– Jose Mourinho

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