Sanchez takes Fulham job

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Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has rewarded Sanchez for steering the club to Barclays Premiership safety by appointing him full-time manager on an "indefinite rolling contract".

Sanchez said: "I am delighted to be given this opportunity to manage Fulham and I am looking forward to the new season and the challenges that lie ahead."

He added: "During my last month or so at Fulham I became increasingly enthused by working daily with players on the training pitch, and the satisfaction that I felt at seeing the end result on a weekly basis.

"The club has an incredibly professional infrastructure worthy of its Premiership status and it is my aim to finish higher than we have before, and to bring the success that the chairman and the supporters deserve for their continued commitment.

"Obviously it is disappointing to not be taking Northern Ireland to the European Championships, but having discussed this at length with the chairman and the board, I understand the importance of focusing solely on the task ahead, and believe that the trust placed in me at this time needs to be repaid with 100% commitment.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the helm of Northern Ireland, and would like to thank everyone involved in that set up for their support of me and wish them every success."

Sanchez had been performing his Fulham duties alongside his position as Northern Ireland coach but has resigned from his post with the province.

He had hoped to combine the roles but admitted his ambition was "naive" with Fulham insisting he would have to work for them alone.