Sammy Lee has left the England coaching team and will now work full-time as Bolton boss Sam Allardyce's assistant. New England boss Steve McClaren wants a full-time under-21s coach and offered the ex-Liverpool midfielder the job. He would have worked alongside current part-time under-21 boss Peter Taylor, who is also manager of Crystal Palace. I for one will be sad to see him go, if only for his gestures and celebrations on the bench. Every time England missed a chance his little legs straightened out. If we scored his up and dancing like a young boy who's just got up on Christmas day. Sammy had this to say today: "I'm flattered to be considered for the full-time post but want to show my commitment to Bolton by declining," Lee told the Football Association website. Lee, 47, had also previously been juggling his two jobs, like current U-21 coach Taylor. New England head coach McClaren confirmed: "I've always enjoyed working with Sammy over the past five years but I believe the time is right to make certain changes to the senior team coaching staff. "I hope that I can make the under-21 coaching position a full-time role. I'm currently discussing this with the FA. "With Peter Taylor continuing as part-time under-21s coach alongside his role as Crystal Palace manager, I had discussed the possibility of a full-time role with Sammy. "However, I fully respect Sammy's decision to focus his full attention on his role with Bolton Wanderers and would like to wish him every success in the future." Lee said he had enjoyed his decade with the FA. It has been a great honour to be involved with such a dynamic organisation," he said. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the players, both at senior level and Under-21s, who I have had the pleasure working with over the past few years." (BBC Sport)