OPINION: Roy Hodgson to be England manager

The F.A. never fails to amaze with its decisions. Everyone was expecting Harry Redknapp to be announced as the next England manager, but yesterday, it was announced that they were in discussions with Roy Hodgson and that he was the only person they had approached.

The announcement didn't go down well with many who wanted to see Redknapp at the helm for Euro 2012 and beyond.

But wait a second...

Roy Hodgson is a much better choice. The F.A. have, for once, made the right decision.

Not only is Hodgson more experienced than Redknapp, with successful times managing national teams and managing a major European club side (all things that Redknapp hasn't done), he's won more trophies than Harry and is a safe pair of hands, with no allegations against him.

I think Roy Hodgson could be the ideal manager but, it must be remembered, he is 64 and the F.A. must start planning now for who will follow him.