Sunderland have confirmed they have given boss Sam Allardyce permission to speak to The FA over the England manager's job.
"The ongoing speculation over Sam’s position is extremely damaging to Sunderland AFC, particularly at this crucial time of the season and we urge the FA to respect the disruption that this process is causing and bring about a swift resolution to the matter," said the club in a statement released today.
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