Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager after the FA confirmed they had had mutually agreed a termination of the 61-year-old’s contract.The FA made the decision after the 61-year-old was filmed by undercover reporters discussing a £400,000 business deal and offering advice on getting around transfer rules.
He also made disparaging remarks about Roy Hodgson, Gary Neville and the FA’s decision making during the meetings, which were held before he’d even taken charge of a single Three Lions match.The FA announced Allardyce’s departure in a brief statement and confirmed that Gareth Southgate will take charge of the Three Lions for their next four matches.England must now find a new manager with Alan Pardew, Eddie Howe and Steve Bruce among the leading contenders.