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Hodgson could be confirmed on Monday

Harry Harris, ESPNsoccernet
April 30, 2012
Roy Hodgson has extensive experience of international football © PA Photos
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Roy Hodgson officially met with the Football Association on Monday ahead of agreeing a contract as the new England manager.

The FA revealed on Sunday that it had been granted permission by West Bromwich Albion to hold talks with their boss Hodgson. Those talks commenced on Monday afternoon at Wembley.

England are currently without a permanent manager after Fabio Capello's departure in February, with Stuart Pearce placed in temporary charge ahead of Euro 2012.

It was widely believed Tottenham's Harry Redknapp was the favourite to be named as Capello's successor but, as previously reported on ESPNsoccernet, Hodgson is the FA's first-choice candidate due to his international experience.

The 64-year-old, who has managed the likes of Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and Finland, could be confirmed as the new England manager as early as within the next 24 hours.

A contract that will take him through to at least the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is likely to be in the offing, with Hodgson's current terms at West Brom due to expire this summer.

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