The
61-year-old signed an initial two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland , whom he steered to Premier League safety last
season.
Allardyce,
whose first game in charge will be a friendly at Wembley on 1 September against
as yet unnamed opponents, said he was "honoured".
He added:
"It is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is
absolutely the best job in English football.
"I
will do everything I can to help England
Football
Association chief executive Martin Glenn said: "His excellent managerial
credentials, including his ability to realise the potential of players and
teams, develop a strong team ethos and embrace modern methods that enhance
performance, made him the outstanding choice.
"We
could not help but be energised by his personal perspective on England
A statement on the FA's website said Allardyce's primary target is qualification for
the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but he "is also charged with helping
technical director Dan Ashworth integrate and strengthen the FA's elite
performance and coaching programme across the England senior and development
teams at St George's Park".
Allardyce's
first competitive match will be in Slovakia
on 4 September as England
He leaves Sunderland after nine months, and the Black Cats are now
looking for their ninth manager in eight years.
A statement
from the club read: "The focus of everyone at Sunderland AFC is on moving
forward quickly and decisively, with the appointment of the club's new manager
to be confirmed at the earliest opportunity."
Allardyce,
a former Bolton, Newcastle , Blackburn and West
Ham boss, becomes the 14th permanent England
He has
never won a major trophy but did win promotion to the Premier League with Bolton and West Ham.
Congratulations to 'Big Sam'!
Source: BBC
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