Roy Hodgson Resigns as England Manager: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

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Published: June 27, 2016

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Roy Hodgson immediately stepped down as England manager on Monday evening after Iceland knocked out the Three Lions in a shocking 2-1 upset during the round of 16 at Euro 2016.

The former England boss addressed the media on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after stepping down from the national team's helm, and he admitted responsibility for Monday's defeat, per the Telegraph:

The manager is always responsible. I feel very sad, along with my coaching staff. We have great sympathy with the fans who supported me here and throughout my tenure. We all wanted the same kind of results, but there is not much more I can say on the subject because I honestly believe the players tried their best to win.

The ex-Liverpool and Fulham boss was quick to accept that Iceland were deserving victors in the round-of-16 defeat and added that his team simply didn't show up to the occasion, per England's official Twitter account:



Hodgson appeared alongside Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn, who was questioned on why the departed boss was "forced" to appear at the press conference. Hodgson swiftly shot down the suggestion, however, per James Olley of the London Evening Standard:



Per BBC Sport, Hodgson then admitted "we weren't ruthless enough" before signing off with some grace: "I repeat I have no complaints about the press or the way I was treated. I leave you to your stories and I thank you for the time I had with you."

Immediately after Monday's 2-1 defeat, Hodgson told reporters the result was "not acceptable."

"Now is the time for someone else to oversee the progress of this young, hungry and extremely talented group," Hodgson said, per England's official Twitter account. "It's been a fantastic journey."



The 68-year-old was appointed England boss as a replacement for Fabio Capello in May 2012 and failed to win a major t...
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