The Football Association on Tuesday confirmed Roy Hodgson as
the new manager for England. The four-year deal signed by the 64-year-old will
see him take England till the end of UEFA EURO 2016.
Hodgson will remain in charge of West Bromwich Albion for
their remaining two Premier League matches of the season, against Bolton and
Arsenal, although he will be released for England duties as required.
A statement by the Football association said;
“The Football
Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England
Manager.
“Joining from West Bromwich Albion, Hodgson has agreed a
four-year deal to become the full time manager of the Three Lions.
Hodgson who was appointed as Fabio Capello’s successor
admits that he is prepared for criticism, but asks for the support of everyone.
Speaking in a report he said;
“The scrutiny will be big. I understand that. Inter Milan
wasn’t exactly too easy though when I was there. We all know the England’s
manager’s job is a pinnacle of success for every England manager, but it brings
scrutiny and criticism, so I have prepared for that.
"It's always a big job to win people over. I'm prepared
for criticism. The fact is I took it at Liverpool and I'll take it
here. It's important the players buy into what we do, and that the country
buy into what we're trying to do. I'm expecting a lot of support from
everybody.
"I'm hoping everyone in England gets behind their
football team, because we want to give this country the successful football
team we’ve been waiting for since 1966.”
Hodgson will now begin preparation with England for the Euro
2012 campaign.
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