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Southgate named as bookies' favourite for England job after Hodgson resigns

Gareth Southgate has been named as the early frontrunner to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager following the 68-year-old’s resignation.

Hodgson stepped down after a surprise 2-1 defeat to Iceland sent his side crashing out of Euro 2016.

Hodgson’s contract with the Football Association was set to expire after the tournament but in a pre-prepared statement after the full-time whistle, the former Fulham and Liverpool coach confirmed his departure along with his coaches Gary Neville and Ray Lewington.

Southgate is currently the manager of England Under-21s and led the team to the finals of last year’s European Championship, though they finished bottom of a group which included Portugal, Sweden and Italy.