England are the "laughing stock of world football" following manager Sam Allardyce's departure after only 67 days, says former captain Alan Shearer.
It follows a newspaper investigation claiming Allardyce offered advice on how to "get around" rules on transfers.
"I'm angry, I'm sad, I'm staggered at the misjudgement from a guy who said this was his dream job," the ex-England striker told BBC Radio 5 live.
Allardyce has apologised, adding he was "deeply disappointed" to lose his job.
Allardyce replaced former manager Roy Hodgson after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 at the last-16 stage by minnows Iceland.
Shearer, who scored 30 goals in 63 caps, said: "It's incredible and a catastrophic misjudgement by Sam and his advisers. I'm angry at the whole situation.
"I didn't think England could stoop any lower from what happened in the summer at the Euros. Now here we are, a laughing stock of world football.
"It looks a poisoned chalice. All those managers that have left for right or wrong reasons. It's a very, very difficult job - some would say the impossible job."
Another former England captain, Rio Ferdinand, told BT Sport: "The England role has become comical.
"This was a man who was passionate about getting the job. He forced the FA to act. Naivety seems to be the word coming up. It's disappointing for English football."
Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage added: "I've got a little bit of sympathy for him, but he gave the FA no choice.
"England are a bit of shambles. First the Euros, now this. He will be devastated."
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