Sam Allardyce has been appointed as the New England manager. He will succeed Roy Hodgson who resigned after England’s Euro 2016 exit.
Outgoing Football Association (FA) Chairman Greg Dyke confirmed that a three-man panel comprising of Martin Glenn Chief Executive, David Grill Vice-Chairman, and Dan Ashworth Technical Director recommended Allardyce in their FA board meeting.
Members Approve Sam Allardyce as New Manager
Members are believed to have approved Allardyce as the new boss. Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ outside Wembley, FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn, suggested that the official announcement could be made on Friday, 22 July 2016.
According to David McDonnell from Mirror Football, Allardyce’s appointment could be bad news for England captain Wayne Rooney who endured a Euro 2016 exit. Rooney might also lose his England status following a personal failure during the Euro 2016 Championship in France.
Rooney, who is England’s record goal scorer, scored:
- 53 goals for England
- Holds 115 caps with the club
The 30-year-old insisted that he had no plans of leaving the international team in the wake of England’s humiliating exit on the international stage. He also said he will continue to represent his country, for as long as they pick him.
England legend Gary Lineker took to Twitter and announced that every football nation has a home-grown coach. He thinks it’s right for England as well. Therefore, Allardyce was the best choice.
