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Mark Sampson sacked as England women head coach

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Mark Sampson is no longer the manager of England Women, say Sky sources

Mark Sampson has been sacked as England Women head coach, Sky Sports News understand.

Sampson presided over his last match as England manager on Tuesday night, with the Lionesses strolling to a 6-0 win over Russia in a World Cup Qualifier at Tranmere's Prenton Park.

The 34-year-old has been at the centre of discrimination allegations made by Chelsea Ladies and England striker Eniola Aluko. Sampson denied the allegations and was cleared by an internal FA review and an independent investigation led by barrister Katharine Newton QC.

He was appointed England boss in December 2013, succeeding Hope Powell to become the second permanent manager of the England Women's team.

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Manchester City's Nikita Parris was on target as England's World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a dream start against Russia

Sampson led the Lionesses to third place at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada, making them the most successful senior England side ever to have played in a major tournament overseas.

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England reached the semi-finals for the second major tournament in succession, losing out to host nation and eventual winners the Netherlands at Euro 2017 earlier this summer.

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