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Roy Hodgson given green light to take the helm at Crystal Palace for Project Restart, despite fears 72-year-old may have been forced to isolate due to coronavirus protocol

Roy Hodgson has been cleared to lead Crystal Palace into Project Restart despite coronavirus restrictions on over 70s.

There had been doubt over whether the 72-year-old would be forced to miss the remainder of the season, should it restart, due to Government guidelines.

But Hodgson has been given the all clear to attend the start of training - which, as Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday, has been delayed by a week to May 18.

Roy Hodgson has been given the all clear to lead Crystal Palace into Project Restart

The first few days of training will largely include small grouped fitness drills, with very little tactical work being completed as clubs slowly work back towards more conventional sessions.