• Former manager was sacked by the FA in September 2017 • Sampson brought a case of unfair dismissal against FA

Mark Sampson, the former manager of England Women, has reached a settlement with the Football Association.

Sampson was sacked by the FA in September 2017 following allegations of “inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour” in his previous role as manager at Bristol Academy.

Sampson had brought a case of unfair dismissal against the FA, which was due to be heard this week. In a statement, the FA said: “We can confirm that a confidential settlement has been entered into between the FA and Mark Sampson to bring the dispute around the termination of his employment to an agreed close. We will not be commenting further on the matter.”

Sampson was fired the day after his team beat Russia 6-0 following a safeguarding investigation during his time at Bristol. He was also the focus of bullying and racism allegations, first made by Eni Aluko, previously of England and Chelsea. The FA said the claims were investigated twice, and Sampson was cleared of any wrongdoing.

The former Manchester United defender Phil Neville was appointed as Sampson’s successor last year.