If we get a draw from I'll be happy , says Allardyce

England will face Slovakia today for the World Cup 2018 qualification. It's Sam Allardyce's first game and he doesn't have that high expectations. He wants to make the team win after their Euro 2016 trauma and hopes to start at least with a draw.

He said: "I can only focus on this game and hopefully the fans who watch on TV and that are here go home very happy or are turning the television off saying England are back on track and looked great. Everyone will want us to win. Some will expect us to win but I don't think it will be that easy based on Slovakia's record.

"Winning is what we want. If the nation thinks that's the only thing we can have to make us feel better, we'll try. But personally, if we get a draw from the most difficult game of the group, I'll be happy".

The 61-year-old talked about the Euro 2016 result: "It was a hugely disappointing result for everyone, and none more so than them. Everyone involved in England hurt that night, but the players more than anyone else.

"There's a perception that they don't hurt, but they do. The period 2014-16 was a fantastic ride for this young team and it's something we have to try and achieve again. I just hope they gain in confidence, get there and then do better when they get to in Russia 2018".