• England manager Roy Hodgson during England's disastrous defeat against Iceland at Euro 2016 in France. AFP
    England manager Roy Hodgson during England's disastrous defeat against Iceland at Euro 2016 in France. AFP
  • Sweden 2 England 3, European Championship, June 15, 2012: Hodgson was hailed for his tactical switch in England's second game of Euro 2012 against Sweden. Trailing 2-1, he replaced James Milner with Theo Walcott, who hit the equaliser then set up the winner for Danny Welbeck. England progressed to the quarter-finals in Kiev but bowed out to Italy on penalties after a scoreless clash. Getty
    Sweden 2 England 3, European Championship, June 15, 2012: Hodgson was hailed for his tactical switch in England's second game of Euro 2012 against Sweden. Trailing 2-1, he replaced James Milner with Theo Walcott, who hit the equaliser then set up the winner for Danny Welbeck. England progressed to the quarter-finals in Kiev but bowed out to Italy on penalties after a scoreless clash. Getty
  • England 2 Brazil 1, friendly, February 6, 2013: Frank Lampard's spectacular strike gave the Three Lions their first win over the South American side in 23 years. It was just the fourth time England had beaten the Samba Boys in their history on a night when there were far more plusses for Hodgson than a first victory over them since 1990. Getty
    England 2 Brazil 1, friendly, February 6, 2013: Frank Lampard's spectacular strike gave the Three Lions their first win over the South American side in 23 years. It was just the fourth time England had beaten the Samba Boys in their history on a night when there were far more plusses for Hodgson than a first victory over them since 1990. Getty
  • England 2 Poland 0, World Cup 2014 qualification, October 15, 2013: Hodgson's stock continued to rise as England booked their ticket to Rio after edging past Poland in a nail-biting and thrilling encounter at Wembley. Goals from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard completed an unbeaten 2014 World Cup qualification campaign. Getty
    England 2 Poland 0, World Cup 2014 qualification, October 15, 2013: Hodgson's stock continued to rise as England booked their ticket to Rio after edging past Poland in a nail-biting and thrilling encounter at Wembley. Goals from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard completed an unbeaten 2014 World Cup qualification campaign. Getty
  • Uruguay 2 England 1, World Cup, June 19, 2014: England suffered their first World Cup group exit since 1958 shortly after Luis Suarez's brace secured Uruguay a hard-fought victory in Sao Paulo. That loss followed a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the opening match, meaning their exit was already confirmed before the 0-0 draw with Costa Rica. Getty
    Uruguay 2 England 1, World Cup, June 19, 2014: England suffered their first World Cup group exit since 1958 shortly after Luis Suarez's brace secured Uruguay a hard-fought victory in Sao Paulo. That loss followed a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the opening match, meaning their exit was already confirmed before the 0-0 draw with Costa Rica. Getty
  • Lithuania 0 England 3, Euro 2016 qualifier, October 12, 2015: Hodgson refused to resign after a disastrous World Cup campaign and bounced back impressively, with a 3-0 win in Vilnius wrapping up a perfect Euro 2016 qualifying campaign in which England won all 10 of their matches. Getty
    Lithuania 0 England 3, Euro 2016 qualifier, October 12, 2015: Hodgson refused to resign after a disastrous World Cup campaign and bounced back impressively, with a 3-0 win in Vilnius wrapping up a perfect Euro 2016 qualifying campaign in which England won all 10 of their matches. Getty
  • Iceland 2 England 1, European Championship round of 16, June 28, 2016: Following a last-gasp group victory over Wales and disappointing performances against Russia and Slovakia, England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by minnows Iceland at the last-16 stage. Hodgson announced he was stepping down as manager immediately after the game.
    Iceland 2 England 1, European Championship round of 16, June 28, 2016: Following a last-gasp group victory over Wales and disappointing performances against Russia and Slovakia, England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by minnows Iceland at the last-16 stage. Hodgson announced he was stepping down as manager immediately after the game.

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On this day, May 1, 2012: Roy Hodgson appointed England manager

Vastly experienced Englishman takes over from Italian predecessor Capello

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May 01, 2020

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Roy Hodgson began a topsy-turvy reign as England manager on this day in 2012.

The vastly-experienced manager was named Fabio Capello's successor ahead of bookies' favourite Harry Redknapp and went on to lead the Three Lions into three major tournaments.

Hodgson, 64, took charge of his country after managing 18 teams, including three national sides, during a coaching career spanning 36 years.

"Let's hope we can get everybody behind us and make certain that we work as a team and help the team get the results everyone in England expects and wants," said Hodgson.

Above is a photo gallery some of the most memorable moments of a largely frustrating reign.

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