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Sam Allardyce set for first news conference as England boss

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Sky Sports News HQ looks at the issues Sam Allardyce will have to address as he takes over as England's new manager

Sam Allardyce will speak to the media on Monday for the first time as England manager - and you can watch live on Sky Sports News HQ.

The 61-year-old was the unanimous choice from the Football Association panel to replace Roy Hodgson and was confirmed as the new national team boss on Friday.

Allardyce kept Sunderland in the Premier League last season and has now been charged with reversing the fortunes of an England side which endured a miserable Euro 2016 after being eliminated by Iceland in the last 16.

His first task as England manager will be to speak to the media, with coverage live on Sky Sports News HQ from 10am on Monday, at St George's Park.

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The former Bolton and West Ham boss will then start preparing for his first match in charge, which will be a friendly at Wembley on September 1 against yet-to-be-named opponents, ahead of the World Cup 2018 qualifier in Slovakia on September 4.

Watch on Sky Sports News HQ
Watch on Sky Sports News HQ

Coverage of Sam Allardyce's first England press conference will begin at 10am

Allardyce will face a number of different questions over key areas in the squad setup, which could include queries on the position and role of captain Wayne Rooney, his potential backroom staff and possibly the style of play he will look to implement.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 11:  Sam Allardyce, manager of Sunderland celebrates staying in the Premier League after victory during the Barclays Premier Leag
Image: Allardyce has been given a two-year deal

Down the years, he made no secret of the fact that he would like a crack at leading the national side, narrowly missing out on the role when it was given to Steve McClaren 10 years ago after Allardyce was interviewed in 2006.

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However, he has now signed an initial two-year deal in a role he has called "the best job in English football".

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Former England defender Jamie Carragher believes Allardyce was the best candidate for the job

He added: "I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud."

Watch Sam Allardyce's first news conference as England manager, with coverage from 10am live on Sky Sports News HQ

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