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The FA can confirm that Sammy Lee will not continue his involvement with the England set-up and will instead concentrate fully on his role with Bolton Wanderers.
England Head Coach Steve McClaren had informed Sammy that he wanted him to take on the full-time position of Under-21s coach rather than his part-time assistant coach role with the senior team.
After discussions held during the past week, Sammy decided to devote himself completely to his club commitments as assistant to Sam Allardyce.
Steve McClaren said: “I’ve always enjoyed working with Sammy over the past five years, but I believe the time is right to make certain changes to the senior team coaching staff.
“I hope that I can make the Under-21 coaching position a full-time role. I’m currently discussing this with The FA.
“With Peter Taylor continuing as part-time Under-21s coach alongside his role as Crystal Palace manager, I had discussed the possibility of a full-time role with Sammy.
“However, I fully respect Sammy’s decision to focus his full attention on his role with Bolton Wanderers, and would like to wish him every success in the future.”
Sammy Lee said: “Over the past couple of weeks I have been in discussions with The FA and new England Head Coach Steve McClaren regarding the position of Under-21s coach and the possibility of it being a full-time role.
“After a number of days deliberating my future, and the fact that I am very flattered to be considered for the full-time post, I would like to show my total commitment to Bolton Wanderers Football Club by declining the offer.
“Over the past decade I have enjoyed my time at The FA immensely. It has been a great honour to be involved with such a dynamic organisation and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players, both at senior level and Under-21s, who I have had the pleasure working with over the past few years.
"I would also like to place on record my thanks to the many people I have come into contact with throughout the organisation and would like to wish everyone connected with the national game every success going forward.
“My objectives are and always have been firmly with Bolton Wanderers Football Club and Sam Allardyce. I will be working hard to continue the success story achieved at the Reebok Stadium over the past few years as we continue to progress amongst the elite of English football.
“Finally, I would like to wish Steve McClaren and his team every success in the years ahead in what will be an exciting era for the England team.”
The England senior team backroom staff will be confirmed on Friday
England Head Coach Steve McClaren had informed Sammy that he wanted him to take on the full-time position of Under-21s coach rather than his part-time assistant coach role with the senior team.
After discussions held during the past week, Sammy decided to devote himself completely to his club commitments as assistant to Sam Allardyce.
Steve McClaren said: “I’ve always enjoyed working with Sammy over the past five years, but I believe the time is right to make certain changes to the senior team coaching staff.
“I hope that I can make the Under-21 coaching position a full-time role. I’m currently discussing this with The FA.
“With Peter Taylor continuing as part-time Under-21s coach alongside his role as Crystal Palace manager, I had discussed the possibility of a full-time role with Sammy.
“However, I fully respect Sammy’s decision to focus his full attention on his role with Bolton Wanderers, and would like to wish him every success in the future.”
Sammy Lee said: “Over the past couple of weeks I have been in discussions with The FA and new England Head Coach Steve McClaren regarding the position of Under-21s coach and the possibility of it being a full-time role.
“After a number of days deliberating my future, and the fact that I am very flattered to be considered for the full-time post, I would like to show my total commitment to Bolton Wanderers Football Club by declining the offer.
“Over the past decade I have enjoyed my time at The FA immensely. It has been a great honour to be involved with such a dynamic organisation and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players, both at senior level and Under-21s, who I have had the pleasure working with over the past few years.
"I would also like to place on record my thanks to the many people I have come into contact with throughout the organisation and would like to wish everyone connected with the national game every success going forward.
“My objectives are and always have been firmly with Bolton Wanderers Football Club and Sam Allardyce. I will be working hard to continue the success story achieved at the Reebok Stadium over the past few years as we continue to progress amongst the elite of English football.
“Finally, I would like to wish Steve McClaren and his team every success in the years ahead in what will be an exciting era for the England team.”
The England senior team backroom staff will be confirmed on Friday
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