Hodgson could have been Ireland manager

Prospective England manager Roy Hodgson could potentially have been leading the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012 rather than his native country.

The 64-year-old West Brom boss is currently in talks with the English FA and could be announced as Fabio Capello’s successor later this week.

Hodgson, who has international managerial experience with Switzerland, the UAE and Finland, was approached for the vacant Ireland post prior to the appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni, who officially took charge four years ago today.