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Sam Allardyce to be named England boss: Twitter reacts as the Sunderland manager finally lands his dream role

Sam Allardyce during his playing days at Bolton Wanderers in 1973

SAM ALLARDYCE is set to be named England manager in the next 24 hours.

SunSport understands he is on the cusp of replacing Roy Hodgson, who quit the post after a torrid campaign at Euro 2016.

Sam Allardyce is set to be named the new England manager
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Sam Allardyce is set to be named the new England managerCredit: PA:Press Association
Sam Allardyce during his playing days at Bolton Wanderers in 1973
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Sam Allardyce during his playing days at Bolton Wanderers in 1973Credit: Getty Images

David Moyes will be the man to replace Allardyce as Sunderland gaffer - with Ellis Short making swift moves to help the Black Cats into the new season.

And - far more important than the FA bigwigs - Twitter has had its say on matters Allardyce, with hilarious results.

 

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