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England football manager Sam Allardyce has resigned from his post after just one game in charge of the national team.

He steps down after allegations following a Daily Telegraph investigation, in which it was claimed he could offer advice on how to dodge rules on player transfers.

The Football Association said that Allardyce's conduct was "clearly inappropriate" and he would be leaving his post by mutual consent.

The FA statement said: "He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised.

"This is not a decision that was taken lightly but the FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.

"The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times," the Football Association release concluded.

Former England and Aston Villa defender Gareth Southgate will take over national team affairs as a caretaker manager.



Allardyce, 61, leaves the England job after just 67 days in charge, making his the shortest reign in the post's history.