Allardyce delighted by Lee 'coup'

Sam Allardyce believes the departure of his assistant Sammy Lee from England duty can only benefit Bolton.

Sam Allardyce believes the departure of his assistant Sammy Lee from England duty can only benefit Bolton.

Lee rejected the offer of becoming the full-time England Under-21 coach under new boss Steve McClaren. Instead, he will concentrate fully on his role as right-hand man to Allardyce at the Reebok Stadium.

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