Ferguson praises Hodgson

(GSM) – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Fulham boss Roy Hodgson, stating that his counterpart would be an ideal candidate to become England manager in the future.

“Roy Hodgson has great experience, the kind of experience you need in international management. He would be ideal for that type of thing,” said Ferguson, who is set to go head-to-head with the Cottagers at Old Trafford on Sunday.

“But I don’t think you can pre-empt that.

“I am sure if Fabio does well at the World Cup,he will want to stay on as England manager.

“Why would he not want to? It is the hardest challenge for him because the expectation is high and he looks to me to be the type that relishes that.”

And Ferguson has hailed the improvement at Craven Cottage under Hodgson.

“Fulham has been a remarkable story,” said Ferguson.

“Roy has brought his experience and authority to the club.

“He has formed a team that no-one likes to play against. They are very well organised and they play with great discipline. That is down to the manager.

“Two years ago when Roy went there, they were third bottom of the league. Now they are playing European football. He has turned the whole club round. It is a remarkable story.”