Sam allardyce to play crotia in his debut

Allardyce was appointed England manager last Friday, succeeding Roy Hodgson following the nation's round-of-16 exit to Iceland at Euro 2016.

The team's next confirmed fixture is against on Sept. 4 when they take on Slovakia in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier.

But The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph andThe Daily Mirror report that the Three Lions will take on Croatia in a friendly at Wembley on Sept. 1 three days prior.

It is also reported that during his first news conference on Monday, former Sunderland boss Allardyce will appointment Sammy Lee and Paul Clement as his assistants.