They went out at the group stages without winning a game. Under Hodgson's guidance, England had reached the quarter-finals of the last European Championship, losing to Italy on penalties, before a dismal showing at the 2014 World Cup. Hodgson faced heavy criticism following the Slovakia game for making six changes to the side that had beaten Wales. They started the finals with a 1-1 draw against Russia before beating Wales 2-1 and drawing 0-0 with Slovakia in their final Group B game - results that left them in second place and in a tougher half of the draw. 'We back Roy Hodgson's decision to step down as England manager and will discuss next steps imminently.'Įngland qualified for Euro 2016 with a 100% record in their group. 'We had high hopes of progressing through to the latter stages of the competition and accept that we have not met our own expectations or those of the country. In a statement issued following Hodgson's resignation, the FA said: 'Like the nation, we are disappointed to lose this evening and that our run in Euro 2016 has come to a premature end.

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The former Liverpool and West Brom boss was due to discuss a possible contract renewal but Football Association chairman Greg Dyke said he would only stay on if England 'do well' in France. Hodgson, who won 33 of his 56 games as England boss, would have been out of contract at the end of the tournament.

I hope you will still be able to see an England team in a final of a major tournament soon.' 'They have done fantastically and done everything asked of them.

'Now is the time for someone else to oversee the progress of a hungry and extremely talented group of players. 'I'm sorry it will have to end this way but these things happen,' Hodgson said. Iceland - with a population of just 330,000 - were among the lowest-ranked teams in France at 34 in the world.

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