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Sam Allardyce insists VAR 'failed' West Brom 'massively' after Mbaye Diagne's goal was controversially ruled out in win over Southampton - and says English football must 'come together' to improve the technology

Sam Allardyce believes English football must come together to improve VAR after the latest controversy put the technology in the spotlight once more.

West Brom beat Southampton 3-0 but early in the game, VAR did not overturn an offside decision that ruled out a header from Mbaye Diagne.

It appeared there was no adequate camera angle to determine whether the forward had been in a legal position or not.

Sam Allardyce says English football must unite to improve VAR after controversy struck again

Allardyce said: ‘VAR has failed us massively. It was a goal. The reflection on VAR can be done at the end of the season and all stakeholders should have an input into how it goes forward – the PFA, LMA, Premier League and FA.