Speaking to the BBC ahead of Crystal Palace's Premier League restart v AFC Bournemouth, Roy Hodgson discussed the unique circumstances he finds himself in, managing his first competitive match behind closed doors for the first time in a 44-year career.
He sought to explain how it feels and how he believes the recent regulation and rule changes will impact the Eagles' upcoming meeting.
"Of course I've watched a lot of the games," he said. "First in the Bundesliga and those played in the Premier League before.