England

FA chief wants Roy Hodgson to stay in charge until 2018 World Cup

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 13 December 2015

Roy Hodgson will remain in charge of England should the Three Lions "do well" in next summer's Euro 2016 finals, according to FA chief executive Martin Glenn.

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has revealed that Roy Hodgson is likely to remain as England boss until after the 2018 World Cup.

Should that be the case, the Three Lions boss - who was appointed prior to Euro 2012 - will become the oldest man to lead the country into a major finals at the age of 70.

Hodgson's long-term future has been in some doubt since England's poor showing at the World Cup in Brazil, but a perfect qualification record for next summer's European Championships has seen him win over many beleaguered supporters once more.

A new contract could now be offered to the experienced manager, although no decision will be made until after France 2016.

"If we do well in the Euros, then he is our man for 2018 - and I believe we will do well in the Euros," BBC Sport quotes Glenn as saying.

"If we see progress, this will make us feel that Roy is the best person to take this young team forward and really fire at the next two tournaments.

"If we've been successful we will want him to stay on, if less successful then we would have to think again. I think if we don't get out of the group stage Hodgson wouldn't want to continue."

England will join Slovakia, Russia and British rivals Wales in Group B at next year's Euro 2016 finals.