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POSTMAN SAM

Sam Allardyce sent a postcard to his England team before he was axed by the FA

Disgraced Three Lions manager wrote: 'Our journey has begun. We have won our first match together. See you soon'

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THE FA were left red-faced when players began receiving cards sent to them by Sam Allardyce — before he was axed.
The disgraced England boss had written: “Our journey has begun. We have won our first match together. See you soon.”
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Sam Allardyce sent postcards to the England players, including Wayne Rooney and Harry KaneCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Sam Allardyce and Wayne Rooney
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Allardyce and Wayne Rooney...soon to be partedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The postcards, sent to all the players picked for the 1-0 victory over Slovakia in his only game, were delivered to players this week.
But Allardyce saw his 67-day reign ended on Tuesday after being caught up in a newspaper sting.

Allardyce was desperate to foster unity and team spirit among the players between international fixtures.

He made various changes to St George’s Park with a lick of paint here and there in the 67 days in charge.

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Allardyce went from shouting the odds to getting in touch by postCredit: PA:Press Association
Allardyce always considered himself to be an innovator and he sent the message to every player picked in his first squad.
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