The 61-year-old Allardyce requested to talk to the FA about replacing Roy Hodgson, Sunderland said Wednesday. SUNDERLAND, England (AP) " Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce was given permission by the Premier League club to speak to the English Football Association about becoming the next coach of the national team. The Premier League season starts on Aug. 13. Allardyce joined Sunderland in October and helped the team stay in the Premier League. He has 25 years of experience in management, including spells in the Premier League with Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham, and has a reputation for improving struggling teams.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 13, 2016 10:16 UTC