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West Brom: Sam Allardyce 'hungrier than ever' after taking over from Slaven Bilic

New West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says he is eager to get started at The Hawthorns after succeeding Slaven Bilic as head coach.

The 66-year-old former England boss has been out of management since leaving Everton at the end of the 2017-18 season.

He takes over a West Brom side lying in 19th in the Premier League after the sacking of Bilic on Wednesday.

"I'm hungrier than ever and I've never had such a long break," said Allardyce.

"I've never been so refreshed and eager. I missed it so much. This break went on so long I had lots of pent-up energy, and I need to expend it.