England appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

Sam Allardyce was appointed England manager on Friday on a two-year contract, tasked with 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.

“I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football,” the 61-year-old Allardyce said in a statement.

“I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud.”