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Hodgson to appear on Match of the Day
Roy Hodgson has agreed to become the first England manager to appear on Match of the Day ahead of England's two final World Cup qualifiers.
Hodgson's tactics in the 0-0 draw in Ukraine were heavily criticised by the show's host, former England striker Gary Lineker, but the pair cleared the air soon after.
Chuffed that Roy Hodgson will become the first ever England manager to appear live on #MOTD . Note to players: he'll be watching you all.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 4, 2013
Hodgson named his squad on Thursday for next week's vital qualifier against Montenegro and Poland the following Tuesday, insisting that out-of-form Joe Hart is still his No. 1 between the sticks.
Wayne Rooney, who missed Manchester United's Champions League match at Shakhtar Donetsk, was also named in the squad.
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