Sam Allardyce on verge of being hired to coach England
LONDON — England is on the verge of hiring Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce to take charge of the national team as Roy Hodgson’s successor.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the English Football Association is close to finalizing Allardyce’s appointment.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the appointment has not been made and the FA board, which is due to meet on Thursday, has to approve new coaches.
The FA has to secure Allardyce’s release from Sunderland, which urged for a swift resolution last week after revealing that the 61-year-old Englishman had held talks with England.