Hodgson quits as England boss after Iceland defeat

England's forward Wayne Rooney shakes hands with England's coach Roy Hodgson as he is substituted during their Euro 2016 round of 16 match between against Iceland at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice on June 27, 2016. PHOTO | AFP |

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  • Following the match in Nice, Hodgson read a pre-prepared statement at his post-match press conference in which he said that he would not be seeking to continue.

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Roy Hodgson resigned as England manager following his side's humiliating 2-1 defeat by tiny Iceland in the Euro 2016 last 16 on Monday.

Hodgson's contract was due to expire after the tournament and following the match in Nice, he read a pre-prepared statement at his post-match press conference in which he said that he would not be seeking to continue.

"I would have loved to stay on for another two years. However, I am pragmatic and I know we are in the results business," said the 68-year-old, who succeeded Fabio Capello as manager in 2012.

"My contract was always up after the Euros, so now is the time for someone else to oversee the progress of this young, hungry and extremely talented group of players."