Roy Hodgson looks back on his time managing both the England national team and Liverpool Football Club.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has expressed his disappointment with the way his tenure as England manager came to an end after the shocking 2-1 defeat against Iceland at the 2016 Euros. Hodgson, who was in charge of England for four years, including the 2012 Euros and 2014 World Cup, reflected on his time with the national team and admitted that the performances were not up to par.

Speaking about England’s first tournament under his leadership, Hodgson admitted that the team did not play well. Despite being outplayed in the quarter-finals, the team showed resilience and managed to take the match to penalties. However, their poor performance in the penalty shootout led to their elimination. Hodgson acknowledged that the other two tournaments were even worse in terms of results.

Hodgson also discussed the pressure of dealing with the narrative surrounding England and penalties at major tournaments. He revealed that the media’s constant focus on penalties affected the team’s confidence. He emphasized that the team did practice penalties and took them seriously, but their execution was not good enough.

Reflecting on the shock exit in his last tournament, Hodgson admitted that it was a sad way to leave. He believed that the team should have beaten Iceland and that their poor performance left them with many regrets. He acknowledged that the players themselves would accept that they did not live up to expectations.

Hodgson described managing England as the most pressure he had felt in his career. He acknowledged the importance of football in England and the expectations placed on the national team. He admitted that during his tenure, the team did not play well enough in the tournaments, despite performing well in the qualifiers.

Hodgson also discussed his short spell as Liverpool manager, describing it as a real honor. However, he acknowledged that he took charge of the club during a period of instability with the ownership. He admitted that the team’s poor start and mid-table position led to his dismissal, but he had no real criticism of the players.

In conclusion, Hodgson expressed his disappointment with his time as England manager and his short spell at Liverpool. He acknowledged the pressure and expectations that come with managing the national team and admitted that the team did not perform well enough in the tournaments.