Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes current Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce was unfortunate to lose the England job after just one game.

And Conte, who met him when he was in charge of West Ham, said: "I knew him from my travels in England, and I stayed with him for two days at West Ham. In West Ham's training ground.

"I had the opportunity to speak with him. I think he's a top coach. For sure, it's a pity for him being sacked by the national team after only one game.

"I know the importance of being the coach of your country, for the national team. It's great. But, for sure, it's a great pleasure tomorrow to see him and chat with him before the game, then after the game.