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Roy backs Southgate to succeed
- Updated: December 7, 2016
Roy Hodgson believes he has laid the foundations for an era of England success under new manager Gareth Southgate.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ in his first television interview since quitting the national side, Hodgson endorsed Southgate’s appointment as his long-term successor and defended his own record during four years in charge.
The shock of summer’s Euro 2016 defeat to Iceland hands remains, but the 69-year-old is proud of overseeing England’s transition from a side reliant on the fading ‘Golden Generation’ to one unafraid to field talented young players.
And Hodgson regrets that the Euros came at a time when his core group of Tottenham players were flagging after the rigours of a failed Premier League title challenge.
“Me and the coaching staff can be proud of bringing in youngsters,” he said. “We took over a top-class team with John Terry, Frank …
