The English FA confirmed this via their official handle that Allardyce is the new manager of the Three Lions.
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The 61-year-old signed a two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland, whom he steered to Premier League safety last season.
Speaking on his appointment, the Englishman 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 do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud.”
The FA’s CEO, Martin Glenn, has praised Sam Allardyce after his appointment as the new England manager.
“Allardyce has the ability to realise the potential of players and teams, develop a strong team ethos and embrace modern methods.”
According to a statement by the English FA, 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”.
His first competitive match will be in Slovakia on 4 September as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.
The former Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham boss, becomes the 14th permanent England manager.