Disgraced Allardyce releases statement after losing England job

Sam Allardyce admits he is deeply ‘disappointed’ to leave his ‘dream’ job as England boss.

The former Sunderland boss had his contract terminated after just 67 days in charge of the Three Lions following a newspaper sting that showed him telling a far-east firm that they could bend third party ownership rules.

Allardyce leaves his position after just one game in charge in which Adam Lallana scored the winner against Slovakia in a 1-0 win.

Gareth Southgate has replaced Allardyce as interim manager and the 61-year-old admitted in a brief statement that he was bitterly disappointed to have lost his dream job.

‘Further to recent events, the FA and I have mutually agreed to part company,’ Allardyce’s statement read.

‘It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.

‘This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions

‘Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need the FA’s full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.

‘As part of today’s meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard.

‘I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals.’