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Hodgson praises 'supernatural' staff and details player trait he's proudest of

Roy Hodgson took the chance to praise his 'supernatural' backroom staff before taking on his final game as Crystal Palace manager.

Speaking in his pre-Liverpool press conference, the Palace boss was asked if he wanted to commend any 'unsung heroes', but struggled to focus on just one from the wide pool of club staff he works with.

"I’d like to pay tribute to so many people," he said. "The medical staff and sport science staff, which Scott Guyett leads and has led for the last 10 years, are exceptional. You’re so lucky to come into a club and find those people there.