"Following a comprehensive and structured process, The Football Association is today delighted to confirm Sam Allardyce as England manager," read the statement. LONDON - Sam Allardyce was confirmed as the new England manager on Friday, a decade after he failed to convince the Football Association he was the right man for the job. New England manager Sam AllardyceThe 61-year-old Englishman -- who lost out to Steve McClaren 10 years ago after Sven-Goran Eriksson left -- signed a two-year contract with his task to guide England to the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. "I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted," said Allardyce in a statement issued by the FA. "I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve.

Source: Bangkok Post July 22, 2016 15:33 UTC