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Crystal Palace latest: Sam Allardyce set to be named manager after talks at training ground with Steve Parish

Former England manager Sam Allardyce has arrived as Crystal Palace's training ground to "complete talks" over his appointment as boss.

Allardyce, who in September left England after 67 days and one match, is expected to imminently be named as successor to Alan Pardew, who was sacked on Thursday.

The 62-year-old Allardyce arrived at Palace's Beckenham base on Friday afternoon to meet with Palace chairman Steve Parish.

He told Sky Sports News: "Just here to complete talks, talk to Steve and (if) everything goes all right it should be okay."

Asked if everything could be sorted in time for the trip to Vicarage Road, he replied: "We'll wait and see.