Roy Hodgson says he’s ready for relegation battle at Crystal Palace: ‘I’ve never felt old enough to retire’

Roy Hodgson insists he does not feel old enough for retirement after being tempted back to Crystal Palace to take on the challenge of a Premier League relegation scrap.

The 75-year-old, who was in charge of the Eagles between 2017 and 2021, was reappointed last week on a contract until the end of the season following the sacking of Patrick Vieira.

“I’ve never really felt old enough to retire, if the truth’s known,” Hodgson said ahead of his first game back, against Leicester City.

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