Sam Allardyce
Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has quit his position as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match and 67 days in charge.
His resignation comes on the heels of a newspaper investigation claiming the former Bolton boss had offered advice on how to "get around" rules on player transfers.
The 61-year old coach is also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent a Far East firm.
An FA statement reads: "Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised.
"However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.
This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.
"The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times." The statement read on the FA official website.
Allardyce succeeded Roy Hodgson in July following England's disastrous performance at Euro 2016 in France and becomes the national side's shortest-serving full-time manager.
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