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Soccer-Hodgson inspires youngest A-League boss at Newcastle Jets

SYDNEY, June 18 (Reuters) - Scott Miller said he would draw inspiration from England manager Roy Hodgson as he looks to get the Newcastle Jets off the bottom of the A-League next season after being appointed coach of the ailing club on Thursday.

The Australian worked for nearly a decade in various roles at English Premier League club Fulham and hopes to emulate the galvanising effect Hodgson had when he arrived at Craven Cottage in 2007.

"Someone to note was Roy Hodgson," Miller said at his presentation news conference. "He was an inspiration in my mindset, my professionalism and my respect for football.