ENTRAPMENT HAS WON- ALLARDYCE

Sam Allardyce claimed “entrapment has won” after facing the media for the first time since losing his job as England manager.

Allardyce left his role as England boss on Tuesday evening after agreeing with the FA that comments he made to undercover Daily Telegraph reporters had left his position "untenable".

Allardyce told media assembled outside his Bolton home: "Obviously I have to do this before I go away. On reflection it was a silly thing to do.

"I was trying to help someone out I knew for 30 years and unfortunately it was an error in judgement on my behalf.

"Entrapment has won on this occasion."

The 61-year-old was appointed to the position only 67 days ago and departs by mutual agreement with just one match on his record, September's World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia.

In addition to discussing how to circumvent rules regarding player transfers, video footage also appeared to show Allardyce mocking predecessor Roy Hodgson, calling Prince Harry "a very naughty boy" and accusing the FA of being "all about making money".

Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ on Wednesday, however, Allardyce denied money was his primary motivating factor in attending the meeting, instead insisting he did so as a favour to an old friend who was down on his luck.

Allardyce has known Scott McGarvey "for 20 or 30 years" and "he was trying to help him out".

Allardyce admitted he is extremely down following his exit and said he now plans to leave the UK this morning for a break to reflect on what has happened.

He revealed he has apologised to the FA for the embarrassment the incident has caused and wished caretaker manager Gareth Southgate - who will manage England for the next four games - the best of luck moving forward.

"The agreement was done very amicably, I apologised to the FA and to all concerned for the unfortunate situation that I put myself in," Allardyce said.

"I have a confidentially agreement, I can't answer any more questions just now. I'm going on holiday to reflect.

"I would like to wish Gareth and all the rest of the England lads the very best."

Allardyce also confirmed to Sky Sports News HQ he has no intention of quitting football and hopes to get back into management quickly.