CONFIRMED: Sam Allardyce leaves post as England manager after meeting FA chiefs

Sam Allardyce's time as England manager is over after one match after his contract was terminated by mutual consent with the Football Association.

Allardyce was targeted in a Daily Telegraph investigation into alleged corruption in English football, and the departure of the 61-year-old after just 67 days at the helm was announced following crisis talks involving FA chairman Greg Clarke and chief executive Martin Glenn.

"Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager," read an FA statement.

"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.

England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate will take charge of the senior side for the next four games in an interim capacity.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn told FATV: "A very difficult 24 hours.

"In the light of the major allegations we have seen, we have concluded and Sam’s agreed that his behaviour has been inappropriate and frankly not what is expected of an England manager.

"Discussing a range of issues from potential contraventions of FA rules through to personal comments that frankly do not work when you are the manager of England."

An FA statement read in full:

"The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager.

"Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the 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.

"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.

"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."