Shakespeare joins Allardyce's England staff

Craig Shakespeare has been appointed England's first-team coach and will be alongside new manager Sam Allardyce for the Three Lions' first World Cup qualifier in Slovakia next month.

Shakespeare will combine the role with his existing job as assistant manager of Premier League champions Leicester City after committing to joining England's three-man management team along with Allardyce and Sammy Lee.

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