'Absolutely privileged': Former England and West Brom boss Sam Allardyce on mystery mural in Dudley

There has been something of a mystery in Dudley today over who is behind a giant mural of former West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce.

The estimated 10-foot-tall mural was plastered onto a wall on Union Street, showing the former England boss eating a black country favourite, orange chips.

No one is entirely sure who created it or just how it appeared on the wall, but ITV Central reached out to Allardyce and he said it was hilarious and he was proud to be celebrated in his hometown.

In a video message, he said: "Just seen the mural that has been sent of me in Dudley, my hometown. Absolutely privileged to be honest with you, I thought it was a very good likeness.

"Chips look a bit hot, but I really enjoyed seeing it. Whoever did it, thank you very much!"

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