Allardyce: FA wrong to appoint Brooking

TREVOR BROOKING yesterday found himself engulfed in controversy as he embarked on his first major task since being appointed as the Football Association’s director of football development.

The former West Ham and England player was the subject of a withering attack on the FA by Bolton manager Sam Allardyce who claimed he is not qualified to fill the role.

Brooking was involved in talks yesterday with England players about selection issues only to find his appointment the subject of a complaint by the League Managers' Association (LMA).