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Bernstein backs Allardyce for England job

Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein insisted he had no regrets about the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager.

Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein has backed Sam Allardyce to succeed Roy Hodgson as England manager.

Bernstein was in charge of the FA when Hodgson was appointed England manager, but admitted following the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat to Iceland that there remained a "psychological problem" within the team that prevented players from fulfilling their potential at major tournaments.

Allardyce masterminded Sunderland's successful fight against relegation from the Premier League in 2015-16 and Bernstein believes the 61-year-old can restore some confidence to the England camp.