 At the event, Robson announced that he would remain with Ipswich for the following season, having turned down Sunderland and opting not to apply for the Manchester United manager's position.He left Ipswich in 1982 to become the England national football team manager, leading England to the semi-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.This was the best result for the nation since another former Ipswich manager, Alf Ramsey, led the country to World Cup victory in 1966.