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Coleman has come under severe pressure as his side have suffered a seven-game winless streak in the Barclays Premiership to leave them hovering just four points above the relegation zone with five games left to play.

Assistant manager Steve Kean has also been sacked as part of the restructure, while Sanchez is brought in after consultation between the Cottagers and Irish Football Association president Jim Boyce.

A statement released on the club's official read: "Chris Coleman has provided a fantastic service during his 10 years at the club and it is disappointing that the club has no alternative but to part company.

"As a team and organisation, Fulham Football Club has goals to attain and success to achieve and by no means can this be compromised."

A 3-1 home defeat at the hands of fellow strugglers Manchester City on Easter Monday was followed by calls for his head from many supporters at Craven Cottage.

Former Wales international Coleman took charge of Fulham in April 2003 following the departure of Jean Tigana.

Coleman guided the London club to 12th in the Premiership last year and they once again looked set for a comfortable mid-table finish before their recent loss of form.

Sanchez, meanwhile, has told the Irish Football Association he intends to see out his contract with Northern Ireland despite taking temporary charge at Fulham.

IFA chief executive Howard Wells told the BBC: "He has given a commitment to me with regards to seeing out his contract with Northern Ireland. Fulham have also given a commitment to me this is an appointment for the remaining five matches until the end of the season."