'"[30], Speaking about Hodgson's time at Inter, club president Massimo Moratti said: "Roy Hodgson was an important person in the development of Inter Milan to the point we have reached today. The game went to extra time at 11 after first-half goals from Diego Forln and Simon Davies. [130] In England's final group match, starting in second place behind France and needing only to avoid defeat to qualify, Wayne Rooney, returning from suspension, scored the only goal as England beat co-hosts Ukraine 10. [26], The Swiss qualified for Euro 1996, again losing only one game during qualification to finish top of Group 3. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. is an American sitcom that aired on ABC, starring Ray Bolger. The following February, with his Inter contract due to expire in July, he agreed to move upon its expiration to join Rovers for three years. It wasn't the Inter we see today of household names. [6] Hodgson's family lived in the same building as Steve Kember, one of Hodgson's schoolmates at John Ruskin Grammar School. In the 198889 UEFA Cup, Malm beat Torpedo Moscow in the first round after extra time and lost to the club Hodgson would manage seven years later, Inter Milan, in the second round. England resumed World Cup qualifiers on 22 March when they thumped San Marino 80 at the Stadio Olimpico. On 30 June 2010, the Liverpool Echo reported that Hodgson would be named as the new Liverpool manager after the club had agreed a 2million compensation deal with Fulham. New club owner John W. Henry stated his backing for Hodgson. [173] In March 2020, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 202021 season. [88] Liverpool lost the game 21,[89] leaving them third from bottom after seven games and Hodgson admitted that his side were potentially facing a relegation battle. [27] Ultimately, it went to Kevin Keegan. [148][149][150], On 12 May 2014, Hodgson announced his squad for the finals, stating, "I believe the squad can win the World Cup. He led the team to a fourth-placed finish in the 19992000 Nationalliga A in both the league and the subsequent championship play-off league. It is a nice spot, on the site of the old Richmond ice rink. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He reflected that "I think when you are recognised by your country for services to the sport that you've loved and served, I think you've got to regard that as the ultimate accolade". Hodgson is known to be a fan of the authors Sebastian Faulks, John Updike, Philip Roth and Saul Bellow. [170] He was tasked with managing a Palace side that had lost their first four league games of the season without scoring a single goal. In the group stage, Viking finished fourth, missing out on progressing to the knockout stage by just two points. Fulham lost 31 in Turin and went 41 down on aggregate in the second minute of the second leg at Craven Cottage. [44], Hodgson took over as manager of the United Arab Emirates in April 2002,[45] managing the senior and Olympic sides. Before the Asian Cup took place, Hodgson led the team during the 16th Arabian Gulf Cup. [5] His mother was a baker in the town, and his father, Bill, a Newcastle United fan,[6] worked as a bus driver south of the River Thames. Most coaches who go there are just fannying around, but it's not my nature. In March 2015, England won 40 against Lithuania, their fifth competitive win in a row to maintain their 100% record in qualifying for Euro 2016. Everyone at Inter will remember him for that and his contribution. Hodgson took over as manager of the Switzerland national team from Uli Stielike on 26 January 1992. He is a great lover of literature and has read the works of nearly every Nobel prize winner. The victory against Juventus was especially memorable. Experience and height was added to the backline in the form of Northern Ireland international Gareth McAuley on a free transfer and recently relegated Preston North End's player of the season Billy Jones also arrived to add cover at fullback. [142], In a friendly at Wembley Stadium on 6 February 2013, England beat Brazil 21, their first win against the South American side for twenty-three years. Hodgson's first league game with Liverpool was against Arsenal, being denied a debut win only after a last minute own goal by Pepe Reina resulted in a draw. [78][79][80] With the club up for sale at the time, Liverpool were likely to face some turbulent times, but Hodgson's appointment met with mixed reactions from fans. [47] Hodgson then successfully led the team through qualification to the 2004 Asian Cup as runners-up of their group. [41] Newspapers quoted him saying: "Obviously I'm very happy to be back at this level of football, but I could have chosen a better club to come back to. Hodgson said recently: Ive read a lot of Czech literature, the likes of Milan Kundera and Ivan Klima. "[31], Hodgson was one of three targets for Blackburn Rovers owner Jack Walker when Ray Harford resigned as their manager in October 1996, along with Terry Venables and Sven-Gran Eriksson. Crystal Palace mailbag: Hodgson's return, Parish's future, and [132], In the quarter finals, England drew 00 with Italy, before going out 42 on penalties. [165][166][167], In the Euro 2016 tournament in France, England progressed from the group stage as runners-up to Wales, after drawing 00 with Slovakia.