Report: Sunderland to keep Allardyce's methods if he takes England job

Sunderland plans to keep the changes implemented at the club by Sam Allardyce if he leaves for the England helm.

"Big Sam" has been in contact with the Football Association over succeeding Roy Hodgson in charge of the Three Lions, an outcome that could dash the Black Cats' wishes of stability as it looks for its seventh manager in five years.

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However, Allardyce's methods will be regurgitated under a new regime, such as the manager's overseeing of vastly improved training practices, the upgraded scouting structure, and the embracing of data analysis, according to Sunderland Echo's Chris Young.

Most revolutionary on Wearside, though, has been the ditching of a set-up whereby a head coach works with players recruited by a sporting director. Lee Congerton was dumped from the latter role soon after Allardyce's appointment, leaving the man overseeing the first team with greater responsibility.

In the meantime, Sunderland is waiting on a decision by the FA and its incumbent gaffer, apparently infuriating chairman Ellis Short as it hampers preparations for the new season.

The bookmakers' favourite to be next in charge at the Stadium of Light is David Moyes, who has interested Short in the past and could offer a seamless appointment due to his experience predominantly as a manager rather than head coach.