Roy Hodgson Confirmed as New England Boss

Roy Hodgson has become the new England head coach, the Football Association has announced.Despite widespread speculation that Harry Redknapp was leading the race for the top job in English football, the former West Brom and Liverpool manager was confirmed in the role on a four-year contract.The 64-year-old former Inter head coach takes over from Fabio Capello, and his first job will be to prepare the team for the upcoming Euro 2012 finals.It has been a rollercoaster path to the England hot-seat for Hodgson, who was unceremoniously sacked as Liverpool manager after only six months in charge. However, after rebuilding his reputation at the Hawthorns, it seems that the four-man interview panel are convinced that he is the man to take the England team forward - to the 2014 World Cup and beyond.Some of the game's top managers have expressed their delight at the news, despite the fact that Harry Redknapp seemed to be the popular choice. Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Hodgson is exactly what English football needs at the present time. There was also a public display of support from World Cup winner Geoff Hurst, who believes England now have a credible chance of challenging for the Euro 2012 title.You can roar Hodgson and the boys on in person, as you can buy Euro 2012 tickets, England football tickets and England Euro 2012 tickets right here.