Hodgson Agrees With Pardew On England Stance

26 March 2012 05:27
Prompted by Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson has revealed he would take the England manager's job if it were offered to him.

Roy Hodgson: "I don't know that (the England manager's job) is an ambition as such.

"It would be an honour of course if ever the offer came my way, because it's the pinnacle of success in a way and certainly of coaching success if you are ever invited to manage your own country.

"Of course I would take the job, I think that anyone would."

West Brom midfielder Keith Andrews: "We all hope Roy Hodgson stays at West Brom but he is linked with England for a reason, the reason being he is very good at his job.

"If you ask the players here, or players who have played under him at previous clubs, all the feedback is so positive and his enthusiasm and love for the game is very infectious.

"People should not be put off by what happened at Liverpool. I'm a Liverpool fan and I was delighted when he got the job.

"Only the FA will know how much that spell has altered their view on him.

"I thought he was unfairly treated, and the circumstances and the timing wasn't great when he went into the club.

"It was certainly a transitional period at Liverpool and didn't quite work out but you look at his pedigree and the experience he has, he is an ideal candidate for England.

"He has managed at international level before, he has got the pedigree and personality for it, he can deal with players, and deal with the personalities.

"If chosen, I'm sure he could do a fantastic job but hopefully he can stick with us and crack on and finished what he has started at West Brom.''

Source: FOOTYMAD