By Patrick Collins Roy Hodgson has been manager of England since May 2012. He is a figure who divides opinions; for some he is a quiet voice of sanity amid the prevailing madness, for others he is a bland, uninspiring presence. All agree, however, that Hodgson is an instinctively courteous man who controls temper and tongue whatever the provocation. Now, it seems, we shall all have to think again. The eruption occurred during his spirited defence of England’s midweek performance against Norway. Fuse: Roy Hodgson hit out at the press following the 1-0 win over Norway at Wembley on Wednesday
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Roy Hodgson's fuse was lit after the 1-0 win over Norway on Wednesday
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Hodgson defended his players and believes they are going forward
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The England manager should cast his mind back to Bobby Robson's time
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Robson was criticised during the qualifying period for Euro 88
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The legendary manager showed passion, and took England to their most successful World Cup performance since 1966, at Italia 90
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The captain's armband made no difference to Wayne Rooney's performance
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Olympic champion Greg Rutherford fears for the future of track and field
Reaction: @placeholder was half-empty on Wednesday night after a disappointing World Cup campaign