"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. (Also read: Sam Allardyce set to be named England manager: Reports)He had been the favourite for the job since Sunderland confirmed last week that they had given the FA permission to speak to their manager about the vacant England position. Sam Allardyce was the leading candidate to take the jobSam 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. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football," Allardyce said in a statement.

Source: India Today July 22, 2016 15:13 UTC