OFFICIAL: Sam Allardyce named new England manager

Former Sunderland coach Sam Allardyce has been named England manager, the FA have confirmed. 

The 61-year-old has taken over the Three Lions reins following Roy Hodgson's resignation on the back of the national team's Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland. 

Sam Allardyce fought off competition from Hull City boss Steve Bruce and United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann to take charge of the England national team. 

The former West Ham United manager has left Sunderland, whom he guided to Premier League survival last season, after nine months in charge.