Hodgson was an unpopular choice as Liverpool coach last year and this year was considered second favourite to Harry Redknapp for the England job.
“I’d have to be on another planet not to be aware of that situation,” said Hodgson. “But there is one major difference between my time at Liverpool and being offered the job as England manager: the people at Liverpool who appointed me didn’t have a chance to stay very long because others took over the club, whereas the FA had a lot of time to decide which candidate they wanted to do the job. I’m proud to accept it.”
