The 68-year-old announced his departure after Monday's 2-1 defeat. Roy Hodgson has quit as England manager in the aftermath of the crushing Euro 2016 elimination to Iceland. Hodgson, whose contract was due to expire this summer, told a post-match press conference: "I am sorry it will have to end this way but these things happen.
"I hope you will still be able to see an England team in a final of a major tournament soon."
The departing England boss also confirmed his assistant managers Ray Lewington and Gary Neville will also leave their roles.The former Fulham and Liverpool boss was installed as Fabio Capello’s successor four years ago and he presided over a quarter-final exit at Euro 2012 to Italy.
They failed however to win a single game at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, exiting the competition at the group stages.
"I hope you will still be able to see an England team in a final of a major tournament soon."
The departing England boss also confirmed his assistant managers Ray Lewington and Gary Neville will also leave their roles.The former Fulham and Liverpool boss was installed as Fabio Capello’s successor four years ago and he presided over a quarter-final exit at Euro 2012 to Italy.
They failed however to win a single game at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, exiting the competition at the group stages.
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