New England coach Sam Allardyce has thanked Sunderland after leaving the club last week.
Allardyce has stated he could've only landed the England job thanks to the Black Cats.
He tweeted:
I would also like to take this time to thank @SunderlandAFC - the staff, players & fans were wonderful throughout my tenure. #HawayTheLads — Sam Allardyce (@OfficialBigSam) July 27, 2016