Source: Daily_Mail
Roy Hodgson has nothing to prove to Liverpool, says Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish reckons Roy Hodgson has nothing to prove ahead of his Liverpool reunion.[LNB] Hodgson was a dismal failure at Anfield after replacing Rafa Benitez last summer. He lasted just six months before eventually leaving in January to be replaced by Kop idol Dalglish.[LNB] In the spotlight: Roy Hodgson at a football bash in London this week[LNB] Hodgson, who took the reins at relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion just weeks after his Anfield exit, squares up to his former side for the first time at the Hawthorns on Saturday. He can expect a rough reception from the travelling fans, who never warmed to him. [LNB]Yet, Dalglish said: 'Roy hasn't got anything to prove to anybody. If you say he has extra motivation then you are doubting the man's integrity and implying he never had enough motivation before. [LNB] 'It's Liverpool versus West Brom and we'll face a team that has been prepared by Roy. I don't have a problem with that. It'll be nice to see him again. [LNB] Tough times: Hodgson failed to bring success during his time at Anfield[LNB] 'Roy brings his own management style to the club and they have done well since he went in there. We are looking forward to the game and it will be nice to see Roy again. [LNB] 'I have great respect for him as I said when I came in here and that isn't going to change now that we are playing against each other.[LNB] 'So for me, the game is about Liverpool against West Brom and that's the way I'll go into it. I'll see an old friend of mine standing in the opposite dugout. 'Everyone knows he's an excellent coach so we know what to expect. We know how they will play so it's up to us to be better than them on the day.'[LNB] Meanwhile, Dalglish is hoping ?35million man Andy Carroll can now score his first goal for Liverpool after breaking his duck for England in midweek in the friendly draw with Ghana at Wembley. [LNB] Raring to go: Kenny Dalglish is expecting big things from Andy Carroll[LNB]He said: 'It is a great milestone for Andy to score his first goal, especially at Wembley. [LNB]'It is a great reward for his recuperation and it will give him a lift and kick him on further. I think everyone can be proud but obviously Andy will have been happy.' [LNB] Ask whether he would have a problem with Carroll, who has struggled with injuries this season, playing for England Under 21s at this summers European Championships, Dalglish added: 'We'll wait to see if he is picked first but I can't answer the question until it has happened so I can't see the point in discussing it.' [LNB] Hodgson hammers Mexico as Vela could miss crunch clash with LiverpoolGerrard fighting to be fit for Baggies clash in bid to boost Reds' Euro pushAxed Hodgson deserved better from us, admits Gerrard ahead of reunion All the latest Liverpool news, features and opinionAll the latest West Bromwich Albion news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson, Andy Carroll Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom, Ghana
