Bolton Wanderers legend Jay-Jay Okocha is confident that Sam Allardyce will do well as England manager.

The Sunderland boss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace Roy Hodgson at the helm of the Three Lions.

Okocha, who played under Allardyce at Bolton, added that the England job has always been the dream for his former manager.

"He is a very ambitious manager who wants to succeed at any club he has been and he knows how to get the best out of players," Okocha told Sky Sports.

"He is very specific in his details, there is nowhere for you to hide. He will show you everything in terms of stats and I think he prepares his players in the best possible way.

"Some people might criticise him for being a bit direct but you also have to think of the players he has got to work with.

"It is all about knowing the quality he has got to try and bring the best out of them.

"I never thought I would be able to play for him because he is too direct but he managed to find a way to accommodate me.

"The great thing about it is it his dream job and he has the desire to succeed, so I think he will definitely do well."