Mark Sampson sacked as England manager

Thursday, 21 September 2017 16:00

Mark Sampson has been sacked as the manager of England women’s football team.

The Football Association (FA) has fired Sampson as safeguarding allegations made against him in 2014 relating to his time as Bristol Academy manager was brought to the attention to the FA.

The 34-year-old Welshman became England head coach in December 2013 after leaving top-flight side Bristol Academy, now renamed Bristol City Women.

The decision to fire Sampson comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding discrimination allegations made by England players, including Chelsea and England striker Eniola Aluko.

Investigations into these matters were put in place and he was cleared of any wrongdoing.

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