West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce admits his priority is to win the England job.

He accepts he must take the Hammers back into the Premier League to have a chance of landing the England post after again outlining his determination to manage his country.

"I'd walk over burning coals to get the England job," said Allardyce.

"I am an Englishman and I want to have an opportunity like I did last time to be in the frame. The only way I can get there is by making this club great or as good as I can make it.

"And if the England job comes around and I am on top of my game as a manager because West Ham are on top of their results then my name might be put in the frame.

"Last time around I was probably enjoying the best time of my life as a manager with Bolton.

"That's why I was in the frame then. If West Ham are flying high in the Premier League, hopefully I'll be considered again. It would take West Ham being promoted."