Allardyce upset to miss out

Sam Allardyce admits it has been “very difficult” to accept he will not become England’s next head coach.

Allardyce upset to miss out

Sam Allardyce admits it has been “very difficult” to accept he will not become England’s next head coach.

The Bolton manager had been on the Football Association’s short-list, but yesterday’s appointment of Steve McClaren ended his hopes.

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