Roy Hodgson will be named the England manager for the European Championships. The West Bromwich boss is the surprise announcement ahead of this summer’s tournament.  Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp had been the favourite to take over from Fabio Capello who left the post in February. West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace today granted permission for the FA to speak to Hodgson. England awaits: West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson A statement from FA Chairman David Bernstein read: ‘I’m grateful to Jeremy and all at West Bromwich Albion for their co-operation in allowing us to approach Roy, who I have since spoken with. ‘Roy is the only manager we have approached and we remain on course to make an appointment within the timescale we set-out soon after Fabio Capello’s departure. ‘Further conversations will now take place with Roy and my Club England colleagues before any further announcements can be made.’

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Roy Hodgson to land England job ahead of Harry Redknapp