Britain Football Soccer - Sunderland v Everton - Barclays Premier League - The Stadium of Light - 11/5/16 Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce acknowledges fans after the game Reuters / Russell Cheyne Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
LONDON (Reuters) - 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.
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