Roy Hodgson left Wembley this evening after a “positive” four-hour meeting with the Football Association, thrashing out the contract that is set to confirm him as England’s new manager.

England fans’ spokesman Mark Perryman has backed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as Fabio Capello’s successor, but warned supporters to forget any prospect of winning a trophy for at least four years.

A prominent member of the England Supporters Club last night demanded clarity from the Football Association over their decision to snub Harry Redknapp in favour of Roy Hodgson.

England players are standing behind coach Sven-Goran Eriksson despite the Football Association’s “hidden agenda”, according to Gordon Taylor.