Roy Hodgson Appointed as England Manager: A Look Back 8 Years Later

Key Highlights :

1. Roy Hodgson was appointed England manager on a four-year deal on this day in 2012.

2. Hodgson was in charge of West Brom at the time and decided to keep his role for the final two games of the season, before switching his focus to England for their final preparations ahead of Euro 2012.

3. Hodgson managed to take England to the quarter-finals of the competition, where they were knocked out by Italy in a 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat.

4. Hodgson's second major competition was the 2014 World Cup but England were eliminated at the group stage, picking up just one point from their three games with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.

5. England were unable to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

6. Hodgson's time in the England hot seat came to a disappointing end two years later at the next European Championship, after his side were knocked out of Euro 2016 following a shock 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the last 16, despite going 1-0 up.

7. Hodgson recently came out of retirement to take the reins at his old club Crystal Palace to help steer them away from the relegation places.

     On this day eight years ago, Roy Hodgson was appointed as England manager on a four-year deal, replacing the outgoing Fabio Capello. The then 64-year-old Hodgson was already in charge of West Bromwich Albion at the time and decided to keep his role for the final two games of the season before switching his focus to England.

     Speaking at the time, Hodgson said: “Let’s hope we can get everybody behind us and make certain that we work as a team and help the team get the results everyone in England expects and wants.”

     Hodgson's first major tournament in charge was Euro 2012, where he managed to take England to the quarter-finals, where they were knocked out by Italy in a 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat.

     Two years later, Hodgson's team were unable to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time since 1958, picking up just one point from their three games with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.

     Hodgson's time in the England hot seat came to a disappointing end two years later at the next European Championship, after his side were knocked out of Euro 2016 following a shock 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the last 16, despite going 1-0 up.

     Now aged 75, Hodgson recently came out of retirement to take the reins at his old club Crystal Palace to help steer them away from the relegation places.

     Hodgson's 19th managerial role in a career that began with Halmstads in 1976 has seen him take charge of some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including Inter Milan, Liverpool, Fulham, and West Bromwich Albion.

     Throughout his managerial career, Hodgson has been praised for his calm and measured approach to the game, and his ability to get the best out of his players.

     He has also been known for his tactical acumen, and his ability to spot potential in young players and help them reach their full potential.

     Hodgson's appointment as England manager eight years ago was a major milestone in his career, and despite the disappointment of Euro 2016, he can look back on his time in charge with pride.

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