Hodgson declares interest in Ireland job

ROY HODGSON yesterday became the latest high-profile manager to declare an interest in the vacant Republic of Ireland job.

The 55-year-old, best known for leading Switzerland to the finals of World Cup '94 and Euro '96, commenced a two-year contract to manage the United Arab Emirates national team in June.

"Being under contract, it would be wrong to say too much at present," Hodgson explained from Abu Dhabi. "But contracts work both ways. I can't rely on the UAE Federation to give me the full two years.