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Sam Allardyce has been removed as England manager by mutual consent with The FA.

Allardyce’s departure was confirmed after emergency talks at Wembley with FA bosses on Tuesday.

England under-21 boss Gareth Southgate has been asked to take over for the next four matches.

The former Sunderland boss leaves after just 67 days into his reign after a newspaper sting filmed him telling undercover reporters how to bend rules on third party ownership of players.

Allardyce and The FA confirmed Allardyce's exit in separate statements.

(Image: Peter Powell)

(Image: Peter Powell)

“Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company," Allardyce said.

“It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.

“This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions.

“Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need The FA’s full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.

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“As part of today’s meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard.

“I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals.”

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The FA reiterated that Allardyce's actions were "inappropriate" for an England manager.

"He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect," the statement read

(Image: Peter Powell)

(Image: Peter Powell)

"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.

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"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.

"Gareth Southgate will take charge of the men's senior team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain whilst The FA begins its search for the new England manager.

"The FA wishes Sam well in the future."

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Allardyce's exit followed emergency talks with FA chairman Greg Clarke and chief executive Martin Glenn at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

He is set to leave his post after just one game and two months in charge of the two-year contract he signed at the end of July.

Southgate will take charge for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia at the beginning of next month.

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The FA decided to act after Allardyce agreed a £400,000 bogus contract to do after dinner speaking but his remarks made to two undercover reporters posing as businessmen are far worse.

He mocked former England boss Roy Hodgson's speech impediment and questioned Gary Neville's role.