Clarke: FA to leave Sam to it

England manager Sam Allardyce will be left to set all football targets, according to new FA chairman Greg Clarke.

The FA confirmed Clarke as the successor to Greg Dyke on Wednesday when they formally ratified the 48-year-old’s nomination after initially approving him in July.

Clarke, who will begin his new role with the FA on September 2, spoke to Sky Sports News HQ about his plans for football reform, with the former Football League chairman saying he is happy with the appointment of Allardyce as England manager and vows to leave football matters to him. 

“My view of football is we leave it to football people,” Clarke said. “Sam will pick the team and set the objectives and get my support. I wasn’t part of the selection panel that selected him but if …

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