Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has left the clubs Austria training base, the rumour mill in full swing points at him going to speak to the FA, with regards to the current England International managers role.
Big Sam has been heavily linked as one of the front runners for a job he desperately wants, taking on Bournemouth’s boss Eddie Howe as his rumoured main contender.
Some football online sites have gone as far as to start naming some of Sam’s replacement, if he were to get the position as national boss.
Sunderland’s Official word is that Sam has in fact left the training camp, BUT with the intention of meeting potential new Sunderland signing.
The FA have said they would like to select a manager before the start of the season, so that any team can have the opportunity to find a replacement.