Julen Lopetegui cancelled a team bonding meal that had been planned for Tuesday night as he waited for confirmation that he had been sacked by West Ham United.

Lopetegui took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to end less than eight months after he took over from David Moyes.

Colin: He was the wrong person for the job right from the start. Little investment in the areas needed and a populist approach by the owners getting rid of David Moyes. I said at the time be careful what you wish for, and here we are.