"Sam Allardyce is the right man for the England job," FA chief executive Martin Glenn said. "I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. "I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football," Allardyce said in a statement. LONDON: Sam Allardyce was appointed England manager on Friday on a two-year contract, tasked with the job of restoring pride in the national team after their dismal performances at Euro 2016.Allardyce, at Sunderland since October, will replace Roy Hodgson , who stepped down following England's shock European Championship defeat by Iceland in the round of 16 last month.

Source: Times of India July 22, 2016 15:11 UTC