Hodgson points to a brighter future

Roy Hodgson remains confident he is the right man to manage England, despite overseeing the country’s first World Cup group stage exit since 1958.

Having suffered defeats to Italy and Uruguay, the last remaining slither of hope was extinguished on Friday as Costa Rica shocked the Azzurri.

The result saw the Three Lions exit at the pool stage for the first time in 56 years, and has inevitably led to an inquest into their shortcomings, with many critics pointing the finger at manager Hodgson.