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Ranieri challenges Vardy to prove his worth again

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has told Jamie Vardy to prove to England boss Sam Allardyce he deserves to play.

New England boss knows that he'll be feeling nervy before kick-off

Big Sam admits to England nerves

Sam Allardyce admits that nerves will hit him as he prepares to lead England into battle for the first time, but is relying on his players to settle him in Slovakia.

Soccer • 03 Sep 16

Wayne Rooney in action for England during Euro 2016

Rooney to end England career after Russia 2018

Wayne Rooney has announced the 2018 World Cup will be his final tournament with England after he was kept on as captain by new boss Sam Allardyce.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

John Terry has not played for England since 2012

Allardyce considering Terry's England return

New England boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he may talk to former captain John Terry about returning to international football.

Soccer • 23 Aug 16

Hart has lost his place as City's number one goalkeeper

Sam Allardyce offers Joe Hart England assurance

New England boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed that goalkeeper Joe Hart will "definitely" be in his first squad when it is announced on Sunday.

Soccer • 22 Aug 16

Milner won 61 caps for England during a seven-year international career

James Milner retires from international football

England midfielder James Milner has retired from international football after informing new manager Sam Allardyce of his decision earlier this week.

International • 05 Aug 16

Carlo Ancelotti (L) with his Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement

Allardyce suffers blow in bid to bring in Clement

Sam Allardyce's hopes of adding Paul Clement to his England coaching staff look likely to end in disappointment.

Soccer • 28 Jul 16

Wayne Rooney played in midfield for England during the Euros

Allardyce uncertain on Rooney role

Sam Allardyce wasted no time making his first decisive act as England manager but is ready to hold off on an even bigger call on Wayne Rooney.

Soccer • 26 Jul 16

Allardyce succeeds Roy Hodgson as England manager

Allardyce: My success started at Limerick

Sam Allardyce said he has no doubt he's tough enough to deal with the challenges of the England manager's job, as he reflected on his journey from Limerick to one of the biggest international jobs in the game.

Soccer • 25 Jul 16

Rooney aiming to prove his worth under Allardyce

England captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as national team manager and confirmed he is not planning on retiring from international football after the country's disappointing showing at the European Championship.

Soccer • 23 Jul 16

Sam Allardyce led Sunderland to Premier League safety last season

Allardyce to use Euro disappointment as motivation

New England manager Sam Allardyce wants to harness the "bitter experience" of Euro 2016 to motivate his players on the road to the World Cup.

Soccer • 23 Jul 16

Sam Allardyce has left Sunderland to become the new England manager

Sam Allardyce confirmed as new England manager

Sam Allardyce has signed an initial two-year deal to become England's new manager, the Football Assocation has announced.

Soccer • 22 Jul 16

Sam Allardyce (L) has received the backing of Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho

Mourinho confident Allardyce can handle 'big one'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has voiced his backing for Sunderland's Sam Allardyce as the new England manager, despite previously criticising the way his team played.

Soccer • 21 Jul 16

Sam Allardyce is set to be announced as England manager today

FA chairman confirms Sam Allardyce appointment

Sam Allardyce will be appointed as England's next manager at Thursday's Football Association board meeting at Wembley, outgoing chairman Greg Dyke has confirmed.

English • 21 Jul 16

Sam Allardyce is in pole position for the job of England manager

Sam Allardyce in talks for England job

Ex-Limerick player-manager Sam Allardyce looks set to become the new England boss after Sunderland gave the FA permission to speak to their current manager.

Soccer • 13 Jul 16

Jermain Defoe fired Sunderland to safety

Sunderland tie down Jermain Defoe until 2019

Jermain Defoe has extended his stay at Sunderland until 2019 after his goals helped to keep the club in the Barclays Premier League.

Soccer • 09 Jun 16

Andros Townsend is set to join Newcastle

Transfer news: Townsend set for Magpies move

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend is on his way to Newcastle after the two clubs finally agreed a £12million deal.

Soccer • 26 Jan 16

Fixtures are coming thick and fast in January for Jurgen Klopp's side

Klopp dismisses Allardyce's injury claims

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed Sam Allardyce's criticism of his methods by insisting he is not overloading his players with running.

Soccer • 07 Jan 16

Dusan Tadic holds his nerve from the spot to give Southampton the three points

Dusan Tadic piles on the pain for Sunderland

Dusan Tadic's nerveless penalty extended Southampton's unbeaten run to eight games and plunged Sunderland further into trouble as the visitors came away with a 1-0 victory.

Soccer • 07 Nov 15

Sam Allardyce was sacked by West Ham last May

Sunderland set to hold talks with Sam Allardyce

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short hopes to hold formal discussions with Sam Allardyce over the next 48 hours as he attempts to identify Dick Advocaat's replacement.

Soccer • 08 Oct 15

Sam Allardyce believes the time is right for him to leave West Ham

Sam Allardyce says time was right to leave Irons

Sam Allardyce has admitted the time was right to leave West Ham after the club confirmed his four-year reign had drawn to a close.

Soccer • 25 May 15

Sam Allardyce: 'I can't see myself in charge of another football club for the start of next season'

Allardyce to take a break after losing Hammers job

Sam Allardyce is to take an extended break from football after parting company with West Ham.

Soccer • 24 May 15

Sam Allardyce will hear on his fate next week, while he is away on holiday

Allardyce's Hammers future to be decided on Monday

Sam Allardyce will discover on Monday if he is to continue as West Ham manager, but will not be attending the scheduled meeting with owners David Sullivan and David Gold.

Soccer • 22 May 15

David Silva receives medical attention before being stretchered off to hospital

Relief for City as no fracture for Silva

Manchester City have revealed playmaker David Silva did not suffer any fractures in Sunday's Premier League victory over West Ham.

Soccer • 20 Apr 15

Harry Kane is more clinical than Wayne Rooney, according to Sam Allardyce

Allardyce: Kane more clinical than Rooney

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes in-form Tottenham striker Harry Kane is a more clinical finisher than Wayne Rooney.

Soccer • 20 Feb 15