Sunderland are demanding £3 million from the FA over the appointment of Sam Allardyce.

The Sun says club owner Ellis Short wants more than £3million from the FA for poaching his manager. That is despite the fact Big Sam has a get-out clause in his contract, that Sunderland deny exists.

Allardyce, though, is now ready to quit the Stadium of Light to ensure he is officially confirmed as England manager today.

He wants former Derby boss Paul Clement, currently No 2 at Bayern Munich, as a part-time coach.

Allardyce, 61, could earn up to £8million as Three Lions boss over the length of his proposed two-year deal, provided he hits certain targets.