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Dempsey: Let Hodgson leave

09 Jun 2010 - 07:07:40

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Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey insists the club should allow manager Roy Hodgson to leave for Liverpool if they come calling for his services.

The Merseysiders parted company with Rafael Benitez and the veteran tactician is believed to be interesting the Anfield-based outfit as they seek to fill the vacant managerial hot-seat.

Hodgson helped guide the unfashionable Cottagers to the final of the Europa League last term after seeing off the challenges posed by Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus, Wolfsburg and Hamburg.

Although they narrowly lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the showpiece, Hodgson has demonstrated his ability to get the best out of his players and Dempsey feels it would be fair for him to talk to the Reds' hierarchy if they sought him.

Speaking to reporters, the American international said: "If the coach wants to be there he will be there.

"He has to do the best for him and his family. It is not something I can worry about.

"I am with Fulham for three more years and I will do my best for them until something happens.

"If he wants to stay, let him stay. If he wants to go, let him go."