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José Mourinho has given his view on Sam Allardyce’s imminent appointment as England manager.

“Well it’s your country and I think you are a complicated country for the person who gets the job. I think he is the right person for that, I think he’s a good choice but I think he needs support and I think you can do better in respect to that. Because my experience in your country shows me that in the football world you could do a bit better.

“I think Sam never had the big chance at the highest level, lots of experiences in the Premier League but never that big one and now he has the big one.

Mourinho is clear Allardyce is suited for the role. “I think he’s more than ready, he’s a good motivator, he can create a good team spirit with his players and I wish him the best from my side, not just as a friend but my side as the Manchester United manager,” he said.

“The only thing I can promise is I am going to try and support him the best way, preparing the players for him, always trying to have the English players always available and in good conditions to help him and I hope you can do the same. Because it’s your time, in Portugal we were waiting and waiting and finally we got it. Now I think it is time for you because [19]66 was a long time ago so good luck Big Sam.”